Install service packs

Apply iSeries™ Access for Windows® service packs.

You can avoid unnecessary calls to service for problems that might already have fixes, and create a more stable operating environment for your iSeries Access for Windows client by ensuring that you have the most recent PTFs and service packs.

iSeries Access for Windows incorporates all code fixes into a service pack. The most recent service pack contains all of the fixes from prior service packs in addition to new fixes that are contained in the current service pack.

When a service pack PTF is applied on the server, the original iSeries Access for Windows installation image is updated. Any client that installs from this updated installation image gets the new iSeries Access for Windows release plus the service pack level at the same time.

iSeries Access for Windows When to check service level function finds any PTFs that you apply to the iSeries server and downloads the fix. The function also manages the version of third-party applications (plug-ins) and other components.

Important:
  • PTFs for iSeries Navigator plug-ins are provided independently of the iSeries Access for Windows service pack.
  • Only users with administrator security can perform service pack updates but you can allow your users to do service pack updates tasks without administrator privileges.

Choose from the following topics for more on authorization, for detailed instructions and more information on PTFs and service packs.

Parent topic: Install iSeries Access for Windows on the PC
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Get and Install PTFs