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  • 1.  Now Available: Gen 8.6.3 Consolidation

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted Jul 12, 2022 08:42 AM

    We are pleased to announce the availability of Gen 8.6.3 Consolidation for your distributed Gen systems. This is a consolidation of all distributed PTFs published after Gen 8.6 GA Complete(86200) in 2019. 

     

    In 2019, Broadcom moved to a continuous delivery model. This enables frequent, small deliveries of enhancements and defect fixes, which inherently results in less risk with more reward. You no longer need to wait years to benefit from new value added to your Broadcom software. Of course, that assumes you have a model of continuous adoption. Keeping up with frequent updates requires a change to your processes too, and if you've fallen behind in maintenance it can be all the more challenging to catch up. To help bridge this gap, Gen is providing you with this Gen 8.6.3 Consolidation. Catch up now so it's easier to keep up going forward. 


    You can find the solutions here: 

    • Gen 8.6 Solutions & Patches (distributed)
      • Windows - WKS86300
      • AIX CSE - CSR86300
      • AIX Runtimes - RTR86300
      • HP-UX Itanium - CSE - CSI86300
      • HP-UX Itanium - Runtimes - RTI86300
      • Linux - RTX86300
      • Solaris 11 - RTL86300

    For more information:

    • Check out Gen's 8.6 Tech Docs
      • See a new subsection in Release Notes for Gen 8.6.3 Consolidation


    How can I catch up my z/OS systems too? Check out this announcement about PAXfile for Gen 8.6 Level 2111. This is a new install that can catch you up to Gen 8.6 and leap you forward on enhancements up to the October 2021 CARS. 



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    Kim Peelman
    Kim.Peelman@broadcom.com
    Product Owner, Gen
    Broadcom
    Plano, TX
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  • 2.  RE: Now Available: Gen 8.6.3 Consolidation

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted Jul 13, 2022 10:22 AM
    Are you looking to build a business case for catching up on your Gen maintenance and shifting to a model of continuous adoption? This blog can help. Please share with your colleagues. 

    Top 3 reasons why NOW is the best time to update your Gen™ installation. 

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    Kim Peelman
    Kim.Peelman@broadcom.com
    Product Owner, Gen
    Broadcom
    Plano, TX
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  • 3.  RE: Now Available: Gen 8.6.3 Consolidation

    Posted Jul 13, 2022 11:54 AM
    Good morning.

    I have tried downloading the Windows consolidated PTFs (WKS86300). I have used both HTTPS and Secure FTP methods. I have tried opening the downloaded zip file with WinZip and Windows Explorer. I am getting these errors each time.
    [cid:image001.png@01D896A6.D4FA4A60] [or] [cid:image002.png@01D896A6.D4FA4A60]

    I will open a support ticket; just wanted you to receive a heads up.

    Regards,

    Doug
    Doug Seaver
    DBM-BITS-ADS-DMV Core Systems Unit
    Wisconsin Department of Transportation
    4822 Madison Yards Way, Rm S809.16
    P.O. Box 7915
    Madison, WI 53705-7915
    (608)266-7770




  • 4.  RE: Now Available: Gen 8.6.3 Consolidation

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted Jul 13, 2022 12:15 PM
    Thanks for the heads up, Doug. I'll look into this.

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    Kim Peelman
    Kim.Peelman@broadcom.com
    Product Owner, Gen
    Broadcom
    Plano, TX
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  • 5.  RE: Now Available: Gen 8.6.3 Consolidation

    Posted Jul 17, 2022 07:41 AM
    Thanks, Kim;
    I appreciate your effort in responding to this request. It will save a lot of time for developers to prepare the Gen setting