Y2K

[Matt7]

We're running AIX versions 4.1.5 and 4.2. My questions relates to Y2K compliance. I have a good feeling that<br>
our boxes are ready for the upcoming millenium change, but wanted to solicit some opinions from anyone <br>
who'd like to offer one. What patches, fixes, upgrades have you installed, downloaded etc. Has IBM been <br>
providing you with specific contingency plans.....???<br>
<br>
If you have a minute please respond and tell me what version of AIX you're using and what you've done to ensure<br>
it's Y2K readiness.<br>
<br>
Thanks in advance

 

[MikeLacey]

We use 4.2 and I've been checking with aixy2k_fixcheckxx the last version I used was aixy2k_fixcheck25.<br>
<br>
This is an IBM utility that checks the state of your machine against the list of IBM Y2K patches.<br>
<br>
Mike<br>
<p>Mike Lacey<br><a href=mailto:Mike_Lacey@Cargill.Com>Mike_Lacey@Cargill.Com</a><br><a href= > </a><br>

 

[Moses]

The best place to start is at <A HREF="

http://www.software.ibm.com/year2000/papers/aixy2k.html"

TARGET="_new">

http://www.software.ibm.com/year2000/papers/aixy2k.html</A><br>

<br>
This is a very comprehensive document covering AIX and Rs/6000 hardware. I have many clients that I've upgraded for Y2K compliance and always use this as a starting point. IBM has been very responsive at getting me the necessary PTFs.

 

[darkstar]

You can also call IBM up and ask them for a Y2K CD, which we did. They put all the APARS you need on one CD and you can install it (soon!)