Downloading updates from IBM Fix Central

You can access and download updates for Cloud Pak System Software from IBM® Fix Central.

About this task

Download updates for your existing virtual patterns and virtual images from IBM Fix Central. If you want to purchase patterns, use IBM Passport Advantage®.

Procedure

  1. Access IBM Fix Central at www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/.
  2. From the Select product tab, select the following options:
    • Product group: Platform System
    • Select from Platform System: Cloud Pak System Software
    • Select from Platform System: Select your installed version
    • Platform: All (or you can choose a specific platform)
  3. Click Continue.
  4. Confirm that the Browse for fixes option is selected.
  5. Click Continue.
  6. Download the fixes and updates that you want to apply to your system by clicking the name of each file. Several types of fixes might be available to you:
    System fix pack
    The system fix pack contains all firmware and system updates for the specified version. Some fix packs can be installed on your own, and some require installation by a member of the IBM SWAT team or an IBM Client Technical Professional. Check the "System maintenance and pre-entitled components" link for a particular version on the Related information for IBM Cloud Pak System releases page for details about that version. The "System maintenance" section of the version-specific "System maintenance and pre-entitled components" page provides information about installing the fix pack for that version.
    Group content
    The group content download contains updates for pattern types, add-ons, and shared services. When you download a group content fix, all of the .tgz files for updated pattern types, add-ons, and shared services are downloaded.
    Virtual image and pattern updates
    Individual fixes are also available for some images and patterns. These downloads contain updates for IBM base operating system images, IBM WebSphere® Application Server Pattern, and other patterns that are included with the license for your version of Cloud Pak System Software. Download and install each update separately.
    Note: Use the entitlement key that you received with your purchase agreement to download updates from Fix Central that require entitlement.
  7. If applicable, install the updates to your system. For more information, see the Related tasks and Related information sections.