Content Comparison

The BRMS service packs fix multiple APARs. BRMS bundles multiple fixes into one PTF in order to maximize testing effectiveness and minimize installation complexity. The APARs that are fixed by a particular PTF are listed in the cover letter that you can access by clicking on the PTF number.

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Latest IBM i 7.3 Service Pack:

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Note 1 - PTF Cover letter may state December 2019

Latest IBM i 7.1 Service Pack:

Note: Due to the official end of support for IBM i release level 7.1 on 2018/04/30, the final BRMS PTF for 7.1 was released on 13 June 2018.

• Starting with the September 2018 BRMS PTFs, only systems at release IBM i 7.2 or later will be supported in a BRMS network. All systems at release levels earlier than 7.1 must be removed from a BRMS network that has systems with the September 2018 BRMS PTF applied.
• If you have purchased the Service Extension for i5/OS 7.1, 7.1 systems will still be supported in BRMS networks with systems at release IBM i 7.2 and later.
• For the official end of release dates for IBM i releases, see Upgrade planning - Operating System Release information.

Latest IBM i 6.1 Service Pack:

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Due to the official end of support for IBM i release level 6.1 on 2015/09/30, the final BRMS PTF for 6.1 was released on 15 December 2015.

• Starting with the December 2015 BRMS PTFs, only systems at release IBM i 7.1 or later will be supported in a BRMS network. All systems at release levels earlier than 7.1 must be removed from a BRMS network that has systems with the December 2015 BRMS PTF applied.
• If you have purchased the Service Extension for i5/OS 6.1, 6.1 systems will still be supported in BRMS networks with 7.1 and 7.2 systems.
• For the official end of release dates for IBM i releases, see Upgrade planning - Operating System Release information.

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