Accepting internal code changes

Accept operational internal code changes to make them permanent. That is, accept operational internal code changes to make them internal code.

Operational internal code changes include all installed changes that are currently activated.
Important: Instructions for accepting internal code changes will vary with the set of changes you want to accept. Each example below provides instructions for a particular situation. Your situation may be different; refer to the instructions for general guidance. Then, while performing the task, request help for any window while it displays for more information about using it to complete the task.

Example 1

The following example shows the steps for accepting all installed internal code changes that are currently activated.

From the Hardware Management Console Workplace:

  1. Start the task: Change Console Internal Code.

    This opens the Change Internal Code window.

    From the Change Internal Code window:

  2. Select Accept installed changes that were activated, then click OK.

    This opens the Select Internal Code Changes window.

    From the Select Internal Code Changes window:

  3. Select All internal code changes, then click OK.

    This opens the Confirm the Action window.

    From the Confirm the Action window:

  4. Click Accept to begin the process.
  5. Wait until a message indicates the process is complete, then click OK to close the message.

    This completes the task.

Example 2

The following example shows the steps for accepting one specific installed internal code change that is currently activated.

From the Hardware Management Console Workplace:

  1. Start the task: Change Console Internal Code.

    This opens the Change Internal Code window.

    From the Change Internal Code window:

  2. Select Accept installed changes that were activated, then click OK.

    This opens the Select Internal Code Changes window.

    From the Select Internal Code Changes window:

  3. Select Specific internal code changes, then click OK.

    This opens the Specify Internal Code Changes window.

    From the Specify Internal Code Changes window:

  4. If necessary, contact your IBM service representative or your IBM Support Center to determine the Engineering Change (EC) number and change level of the internal code change you want to accept.
  5. Specify the Engineering Change (EC) number in the first Engineering change field.
  6. Specify the change level in the adjacent Change level field.
  7. Click OK.

    This opens the Confirm the Action window.

    From the Confirm the Action window:

  8. Click Accept to begin the process.
  9. Wait until a message indicates the process is complete, then click OK to close the message.

This completes the task.