The ACCEPT command is used to cause SMP/E to install the elements supplied by a SYSMOD into the distribution libraries (or DLIBs). The ACCEPT process:

• Selects SYSMODs present in the global zone that are applicable to the specified distribution libraries
• Makes sure all other required SYSMODs have been accepted or are being accepted concurrently
• Selects the elements from the accepted SYSMODs based on the functional and service level of those elements in the distribution libraries and the relationship between the SYSMODs being installed, ensuring that no current service is regressed by the installation of another SYSMOD
• Calls system utilities to install the elements into the distribution libraries
• Records the functional and service levels of the new elements in the distribution zone
• Records the installation of the SYSMOD in the distribution zone
• Deletes the global zone SYSMOD and PTS modification control statement entries for those SYSMODs that were successfully processed

The ACCEPT process is controlled by:

• The information in the distribution zone reflecting the status and structure of the distribution libraries
• Information on the SYSMODs indicating their applicability
• Information in the OPTIONS and UTILITY entries
• Operands on the ACCEPT command