Re: PTF save files in QGPL: OK to delete?

[DrFranken <midrange@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Consultant warning: "It Depends."  :-)

If you use this system to distribute PTFs to other systems with 
management Central or with Navigator for i, then: NO.

If you have NOT done a SAVSYS, or SAVE menu 21 or 22 then: NO.

Otherwise, Yes.

        - Larry "DrFranken" Bolhuis

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On 1/2/2017 11:37 AM, Rob Berendt wrote:
> Expect an argument but it goes "something" like this:
> - You download a PTF and get a save file like QSI12345.
> - In it let's say it replaces program QMYPGM.
> - You also get a member for the ptf cover letter in QGPL/QAPZCOVER
>
> You temporily apply it.
> - It saves the current version of QMYPGM into another save file.  Let's
> say QSI12345V1.
> - It restores the new version.
> Now you have two save files:  QSI12345, QSI12345V1
>
> Now you permanently apply SI12345.  As part of that process it deletes the
> backup and QSI12345V1 is gone.  You are down to just QSI12345.
>
> Now you run DLTPTF.  QSI12345 is gone.  And the PTF cover letter member in
> QGPL/QAPZCOVER is gone.
>
>
> Summary:  Permanently apply PTF's when you feel confident they've done no
> damage.  Run the DLTPTF regularly.  Always do both before a release
> upgrade.
>
> After that check for remaining PTF save files.  You may have some left
> from ancient versions of the OS if you've failed to permanently apply and
> delete the old ones prior to the release upgrade.
>
> DLTPTF <> RMVPTF!!!!
>
> Rob Berendt