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| November 11, 2006 |
TCP/IP for VSE Service Pack E (APAR PQ87041) is now available.
For VSE/ESA 2.7 the PTF number is UK19329.
For z/VSE 3.1 the PTF number is UK19330.
For VSE/ESA 2.6 we are no longer providing PTFs because this CLC 1OQ is out of service since 03/31/2006.
Note: Before installing Service Level E, be sure to read the Problem Summary, especially the Security section and perform the required actions.
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| October 30, 2006 |
New HLASM Compile option WORKFILE
High Level Assembler has introduced a new compile option 'WORKFILE' by APAR PK09700 / PTF UK13782. PTF UK13782 is already installed on z/VSE 3.1.2. This new option allows to use WORKFILEs instead of partition storage for assemblies. To activate the new option you can either use the new option in your compile jobs or you can update the HLASM options macro ASMAOPT and specify WORKFILE=YES, compile the macro and rebuild the HLASM option Phase ASMADOPT. |
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| July 28, 2006 |
Installing Generation Feauture may remove UD52824:
During installation of the VSE generation feature under releases z/VSE 3.1.1 or z/VSE 3.1.2, the PTF UD52824 is accidentally being removed from the MSHP history file, but the corrected code by UD52824 remains applied and intact. However, any subsequent installation by PTF UD52908 or any other PTF with a PRE REQ requirement of UD52824 will fail. Therefore, this archive job will provide the resolution to the above stated MSHP problem.
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| July 21, 2006 |
z/VSE V3.1.2:
z/VSE V3.1.2 is now available. It contains hardware support and functional enhancements first introduced in z/VSE V3.1.1. z/VSE V3.1.2 contains accumulated service since the z/VSE V3.1 GA in March 2005.
Note: Special instructions have been provided that describe detailed procedures for a) an FSU, or b) a new install of z/VSE V3.1.2. It is essential that users follow correct procedures to make the process as smooth as possible and to avoid any possible loss of existing definitions. |
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| July 21, 2006 |
Under certain circumstances VSE/POWER may fail:
z/VSE 3.1 and VSE/ESA 2.7 customers having installed UD53000 or UD530011 respectively UD52999 or UD53009 should install UD53093 (DY46608) respectively UD53039 (DY46552) to avoid abnormal VSE/POWER termination. Also for z/VSE 3.1 UD53040 (DY46551) is recommended to solve a problem with POFFLOAD using the new Journal function. |
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| May 02, 2006 |
New HLASM Release 1.5.0:
The new HLASM does not use workfiles for assemblies any longer. Instead of workfiles, partition storage is used thus requiring larger partitions to be used for assemblies. The required size for the partition depends on the number of source statements to be assembled. Assembly listings of the previous High Level Assembler would show how much storage is needed:
xxxK would be required for this to be an In-Storage Assembly
In any case, it is recommended to specify the following SIZE parameter which allows to allocate space above 16MB:
// EXEC ASMA90,PARM='SIZE(MAX,ABOVE)'
or in case of the EDECK exit is used:
// EXEC ASMA90,PARM='EXIT(LIBEXIT
(EDECKXIT)),SIZE(MAX-200K,ABOVE)' |
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| March 31, 2006 |
VSE/ESA 2.6 is no longer in service.
Customers are strongly encouraged to upgrade their VSE systems to the most current release, z/VSE V3.1. |
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| February 13, 2006 |
New ACF/VTAM V4.2 31-bit I/O Buffer support for z/VSE V3.1:
In the current ACF/VTAM implementation, VTAM I/O buffers use 24-Bit System Getvis storage. For some customers, this restriction creates a storage constraint. Customer requiremens (e.g. WAVV200414, WAVV200311, WAVV200242, WAVV200224) have requested that IBM allows to move these I/O buffers 'above the line' (into 31-Bit System Getvis storage).
IBM's response is the VTAM 31-Bit I/O Buffer Support in z/VSE 3.1. With this new function, ACF/VTAM can move I/O buffers (IOBUF pool) and all I/O CTC packing buffers in 31-Bit System Getvis storage (VTAM startup option IOBUF31=YES). This enhancement allows z/VSE customers to grow their communication workloads.
To use this support PTF UD52873 and PTF UD53035 (AF Base) or UD52874 and UD53060(Generation Feature) must be applied to z/VSE V3.1. In addition PTF UD52964 and PTF UD53054 must be applied to ACF/VTAM V4.2.
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| February 9, 2006 |
With z/VSE 3.1.1, initial installation may fail, first IPL goes into a loop:
A few users experienced problems with the initial installation of z/VSE V3.1.1. For technical details and a local fix see here (PDF, 8KB). As a result, we developed a solution (APAR DY46515). We applied the APAR and replaced the z/VSE V3.1.1 tapes at the distribution centers as of February 8.
z/VSE V3 customers fall into three groups:
- If you ordered z/VSE V3.1.1 before February 8, and successfully installed the system, the fix does not apply to you.
- When you order z/VSE V3.1.1 anytime after February 8, you'll get an updated system with the fix applied.
- If you ordered z/VSE V3.1.1 before February 8, but have not yet installed it, we suggest you reorder the system.
In summary, the z/VSE V3.1,1 system you order now includes an important fix. We recommend that all customers with z/VSE V3.1.1 'on the shelf' (but who have not yet installed it for whatever reason), reorder z/VSE V3.1.1 before trying to install the system.
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| December 1, 2005 |
Effective January 15, 2006, the S/390 Service Update Facility will be discontinued:
If you have not already done so, we recommend that you begin using ShopzSeries or another service option before the above change takes effect. For more information on ShopzSeries, visit the ShopzSeries Web site. |
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| November 25, 2005 |
z/VSE V3.1.1:
z/VSE V3.1.1 is now available. It contains hardware support for the IBM z9-109, TS1120 Tape Drive, IBM 3953 Tape System and 3584 Tape Library, as well as FCP/SCSI qualification of DS6000 and DS8000 disks. In addition, z/VSE V3.1.1 contains significant enhancements to the VSE Basic Security Manager. Several VSE/POWER enhancements are included as well. z/VSE V3.1.1 contains accumulated service since z/VSE V3.1 GA in March 2005. For more information, please see the z/VSE V3.1.1 Release Guide.
Note: Special instructions have been provided that describe detailed procedures for a) an FSU, or b) a new install of z/VSE V3.1.1. It is essential that users follow correct procedures to make the process as smooth as possible and to avoid any possible loss of existing definitions. |
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| November 25, 2005 |
Under certain circumstances PTF application may fail:
z/VSE 3.1.0 and VSE/ESAA 2.7 customers running with the Generation Feature installed, may encounter message "L036I MEND statement missing..." during PTF application. Please refer to L036I_Patch31 (PDF, 66KB) or L036I_Patch27 (PDF, 66KB) for a solution. |
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| August 8, 2005 |
End of Service for VSE/ESA V2.7 announced:
Service for VSE/ESA V2.7 will be withdrawn effective 02/28/2007. For more information please see the announcement letter. Customers are encouraged to upgrade their VSE systems to the most current release, z/VSE V3.1. |
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| March 4, 2005 |
FSU from VSE/ESA 2.6 or 2.7 to z/VSE V3.1
Please read the important FSU information (PDF, 13 KB) befor performing an Fast Service Upgrade to z/VSE V3.1. |
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| March 4, 2005 |
GA of z/VSE V3.1
z/VSE V3.1 is now available. For more information, please refer to the z/VSE V3.1 Release Guide (PDF, 273 KB). |
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| November 19, 2004 |
VSE/ESA V2.7.3 is being distributed for new VSE/ESA V2 orders:
For more details, please see the VSE/ESA V2.7.3 Release Guide. |
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| November 19, 2004 |
The VSE/ESA V2.6.3 'service option' is no longer available with VSE/ESA V2.7.3:
In case you still require to run VSE/ESA 2.6, you can upgrade your system using Recommended Service Levels to the most recent level. |
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| September 29, 2004 |
End of Service for VSE/ESA V2.6 announced:
Service for VSE/ESA V2.6 will be withdrawn effective 03/31/2006. For more information please see the announcement letter. Customers are encouraged to upgrade their VSE systems to the most current release, z/VSE V3.1. |
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| June 28, 2004 |
Minimum Service Level Required for zSeries 890/990:
It is absolutely necessary for these APARs to be installed prior to switching to this hardware in order to ensure proper IPL:
VSE/ESA 2.6 APAR DY45944 and APAR DY45958
VSE/ESA 2.7 APAR DY45958 |
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| April 15, 2004 |
Supervisor Generation Fails with VSE/ESA 2.7.2 and Later:
Information APAR II13724 describes the steps necessary to correct this problem. |
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| October 1, 2003 |
HARDWAIT FEC after install of DY46139/DY46145 (UD52505&UD52506):
This only applies to VSE/ESA 2.7 in LPAR or Native mode.
APAR DY46148 (PTF UD52522) has been available since October 17,2003 to correct this. |
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| Juli 1, 2003 |
Large Dasd (3390 model F) Exploitation in VSE/ESA 2.6 and VSE/ESA 2.7:
In order to exploit the Large DASD Support in VSE/VSAM, it is vital and essential to install the PTF for APAR DY46113.
Migration to Large DASD without changing old (legacy) definitions for files, may result in the definition of a VSE/VSAM cluster that is allocated less than 1 CYLINDER in size. This will result in overlapping EXTENTS.
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| May 20, 2003 |
Installation of VSE/ESA 2.5 and 2.6 on zSeries systems with HiperSockets defined in the IOCDS:
This information is intended for customers who are planning to install a VSE/ESA 2.5.x or VSE/ESA 2.6.x system natively on a zSeries system where HiperSockets are defined in the IOCDS.
If the zSeries hardware has HiperSockets defined the native (means: not under VM) installation of a VSE/ESA 2.5 or 2.6 system will fail with hardwait during initial installation from tape.
To successfully proceed with the VSE/ESA installation the HiperSockets devices have to be disabled. This can be done by setting the HiperSockets devices or their related CHPIDs 'offline' at the hardware console.
If planning to install VSE/ESA under z/VM it is recommended that you define no HiperSockets devices to this guest system. HiperSockets are not supported by VSE/ESA 2.5.x or 2.6.x.
This problem will not occur with VSE/ESA 2.7.
See Info APAR II13511.
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| February 25, 2003 |
IDC31340I Backup File in Error:
It has recently come to our attention that BACKUPs taken between APARs DY45844 (Jan 2002) and DY45865 (Jul 2002) may experience difficulties during RESTORE. This may result in an error message "IDC31340I Backup File in Error".
- This only applies to BACKUPs that contain REUSE ESDS files that have been reset (i.e., contain a single initialization record).
- No data is lost or corrupted.
- Explicit RESTORE of individual files is still possible.
- Problem files can be skipped via the EXCLUDE parameter.
- A patch is available from the IBM Support Center if there are so many files that use of the EXCLUDE parameter is prohibitive. Please refer to Informational APAR II13501.
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| January 23, 2003 |
Problems installing 'direct' PTFs:
After installation of VSE/ESA 2.6.2 it is recommended to install the PSP bucket for VSE/ESA 2.6.2. This bucket contains one APAR/PTF - PQ68047/UQ72242 - which resolves a problem in the PTF application job sequence that occurs with the 'direct' PTF application. Note that the above APAR is flagged for 'indirect' application and must be installed as such. With the APAR or PSP bucket installed the direct application of PTFs will work properly again on VSE/ESA 2.6.2. For a possible circumvention refer to the APAR description of PQ68047. |
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| December 20, 2002 |
VSE/ESA VSAM APAR:
With PTFs UD52124 (VSE/ESA 2.4), UD52125 (VSE/ESA 2.5) and UD52126 (VSE/ESA 2.6) bogus compression error messages may occur. These PTFs have been superceded by UD52127 (VSE/ESA 2.4), UD52128 (VSE/ESA 2.5) and UD52129 (VSE/ESA 2.6).
VSE/ESA Supervisor APAR:
On level DY45817 a Program Check loop may occur right after MSG0I20I. Therefore DY45817 has been superseded by DY45921.
VSE/ESA 2.6 Virtual Tape Support:
In general, the Virtual Tape Support included in VSE/ESA 2.6 is intended to be transparent to applications and to provide the customer with the ability to read from or write to a virtual tape in the same way as if it were a physical tape.
For technical and performance reasons, the full range of the capabilities of a physical tape has not been implemented. Before you use the VSE/ESA 2.6 Virtual Tape Support, you must first install the PTF UD52009 (APAR DY45789). This is required to ensure correct operation in different environments. A list of supported functions and usage recommendations can be found here.
Important Note for Users Performing a FSU to VSE/ESA 2.6.0:
This problem only affects Users that have the Generation Feature installed.
Users that do not have the Generation Feature installed are not affected by this problem.
Performing a release upgrade to VSE/ESA 2.6.0 via FSU, a user with the Generation Feature installed must follow the appended recommondation in order to avoid errors during FSU:
On panel SRV$FS03 (that is presented on selection 1433 - FSU Installation) there is a selection for GEN-LIB refresh. The selection here should always be 2 (NO) to ensure a sucessful FSU.
The generation library is deleted and removed from the system history file during the FSU but can easily be reinstalled later.
With this option, the created job DTRFSU will run without problems.
If you already selected 1 (YES) on SRV$FS03 the following Error will occur:
Step 16, Job DTRFSU16
* STEP 16: REFRESH GENERATION FEATURE
will show the following error message:
1F33D PARAMETER XLAST NOT DEFINED .
To recover from this Error, abort the FSU jobs sequence, delete all FSU-Jobs from the reader queue (L RDR,DTR*) and recreate the job sequence using selection 1433 as described above).
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