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BMC Software updates all mainframe deliverables at regular intervals. The Program Update Tape (PUT) system makes available the latest service and maintenance for BMC Software products that are installed with the Installation System.
PUT maintenance is available free of charge. You can order a copy by contacting your local support center or by sending an e-mail to customer_support@bmc.com.
Program updates
Throughout the year, the Program Update file is updated with PUT SYSMODs. The media is cumulative for up to six months. The following PUT releases are scheduled and available:
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PUT reference number |
Maintenance period |
Ordering availability |
|
2005 PUT maintenance |
| PUT0501A |
October 2004 through January 2005 |
available February 22, 2004 |
| PUT0501B |
January 2005 through April 2005 |
available May 31, 2004 |
| PUT0502A |
April 2005 through July 2005 |
available August 26, 2004 |
| PUT0502B |
July 2005 through October 2005 |
available December 21, 2004 |
|
2006 PUT maintenance |
| PUT0601A |
October 2005 through January 2006 |
available February 24, 2006 |
| PUT0601B |
January 2006 through April 2006 |
available May 24, 2006 |
| PUT0602A |
April 2006 through July 2006 |
available August 24, 2006 |
| PUT0602B |
July 2006 through October 2006 |
available November 10, 2006 |
|
2007 PUT maintenance |
| PUT0701A |
October 2006 through January 2007 |
available March 2, 2007 |
| PUT0701B |
January 2007 through April 2007 |
available May 9, 2007 |
| PUT0702A |
April 2007 through July 2007 |
available August 9, 2007 |
| PUT0702B |
July 2007 through October 2007 |
available November 9, 2007 |
|
2008 PUT maintenance |
| PUT0801A |
November 2007 through January 2008 |
available February 6, 2008 |
| PUT0801B |
February 2008 through April 2008 |
available May 7, 2008 |
| PUT0802A |
May 2008 through July 2008 |
available August 6, 2008 |
| PUT0802B |
August 2008 through October 2008 |
available November 5, 2008 |
Note: Two main updates are released each year. PUTxxxxB is an accumulation of PUTxxxxA and PUTxxxxB.
Technical bulletins
Documentation that is related to a PUT is available as technical bulletins, which are posted on the BMC Software Customer Support Web page.
A technical bulletin documents all known significant problems that are related to a PUT for a specific product. When you sign up for Proactive Alerts, BMC Software automatically notifies you by e-mail when a new or updated technical bulletin is posted to the Web site.
You can sign up for Proactive Alerts on the BMC Software Customer Support Web page.
You can also find the descriptions of individual PTFs from eFix by reading the information on the Using eFix to find PTFs page.
PUT service is labeled as follows:
PUTyynnx
| yy |
= |
last two digits of calendar year |
| nn |
= |
01 for service delivered January through June
02 for service delivered July through December |
| A |
= |
delivered February and August |
| B |
= |
delivered May and November
(Cumulative. The B tape contains A and B service.) |
For detailed instructions about applying maintenance, see your product-specific installation guides.
Product installation and customization guides provide product-specific installation and customization information. Installation and customization guides are shipped with your order. You can also download documentation from the BMC Software Customer Support web site. Select your product from the A-Z Supported Product List, and download the documentation for your version of the product. |
