When to check service level function

Check for updates to iSeries™ Access for Windows^®.

You can use When to check service level, a function of iSeries Access for Windows, on the PC to detect updates to iSeries Access for Windows and related components on the iSeries server and also to distribute service packs to client PCs

The When to check service level function automatically checks the host iSeries server for updates to any installed components. If updates are available, the user is usually alerted, and asked to allow the update. This opens Selective Setup in a special mode and updates the appropriate component.

To define options for checking the service level, go to the Service tab of iSeries Access for Windows Properties. From there you can set the following parameters:

• When to have check service level run.
• A date to check service level.
• The number of days before checking service level.
• The number of minutes to delay (after logon) to check service level.

Choose from the following topics to learn more on using this function.

• Set check service level properties
  Specify when and how frequent the service level is checked for new fixes to download.
• Schedule check service level
  Create a batch file to check your service level at regular intervals.