Downloading the KVM for IBM z Systems fix latest fix pack
Objective: How to obtain and download the lastest APARs for KVM.
Requirements:
- IBM ID and password
- FTP Client
- Web Browser
Almost every month IBM publish a new cumulative fix pack for KVM. So, it is important as a system programmer understand how to obtain, download, and install this fixes.
Procedure: How to obtain and download the lastest APARs for KVM
- Go to IBM Fix Central website: https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/
- On the Find Product tab, Product Selector field, type "KVM for" and let the typeahead function work for you
- Click on KVM for IBM z Systems
- The Installed Version box will show up. Select "All"
- Click Continue
On the next screen, the most recent fix for KVM is the first on the list Image: New IBM Fix Central Website (accessed on December 12th, 2016)
- Select the checkbox for the first fix pack (KVMIBM-1.1.2.1-20161019-s390x)
- Click Continue
- On the next step, you will need to autenticate with your IBM ID and password
- Download the README and RESTRICTIONs files and read carefully
- The next screen with FTP instructions will appear
- Image showing the FTP instructions:
- If you don't want to use FTP protocol, you can click on "Change download options" on the top right corner
- You can choose between FTP, HTTPS and the IBM Download Director
- Use your browser or ftp client to download the files to your workstation.
- In this example, the fix pack had 222 MB, so the time to download will depend on your internet connection speed.