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update the security patches

I have an AIX 6.1.9 version that is end of support, how can I update the security patches periodically?

Not possible as the 6.1.9 is also way past the End of Service Pack Support (EoSPS) date, i.e. 30 April 2017 (End of Service). To note, EoSPS is the date when Fix Packs, Service Packs, and other fixes will no longer be shipped for a release. New Service Packs are only released (approximately twice a year) for each Technology Levels (TL) that is still active for Service Pack Support.

IBM AIX Operating System Service Strategy and Best Practices
http://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/set2/sas/f/best/aix_service_strategy.pdf

Dario Vercelli

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HI,

So do i have to migrate to a higher OS version?
Is it better to migrate to 7.1 or 7.2?

Are security updates distributed with service packs?

Dario Vercelli

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Turning to 7.2 or 7.2 can I have compatibility problems with BM WebSphere MQ Version 6.0?

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Dario Vercelli

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So I can not update the release, but promptly align the security patches by downloading them from https://www-945.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/?

btan

If you try out the tool and say it suggest upgrade then do consider otherwise as I shared you can only do that adhoc monitor and patch as and when there is a release. I doubt they will support older version for a long term so do plan early to upgrade.

Dario Vercelli

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