zDMF is packaged in three formats: the Base release, PTFs and PE zaps. Each is supplied in SMP/E and non-SMP/E files to meet customer needs.

Base
The Base release is a complete software system. It has the form of Vx.y where x is the version and y is the release. The Base release can be downloaded directly from the web or supplied on a 3490 cartridge.

PTF
PTFs are a collection of fixes identified by PR numbers and have the form of LDxxxxx. PTFs are cumulative; the latest PTF contains all previously released maintenance. PTFs may be downloaded directly from the web or supplied on a 3490 cartridge. Once a new PTF is released, previously released PTFs are removed from the server and not available for downloading. The fix list of previous PTFs remains on the server for viewing.

PE ZAPS
PE zaps are high impact fixes that correct customer problems. It has the form of PRxxxxx and contains superzaps to affected modules. PE zaps can be downloaded individually from the web and a process is available to download all the PE zaps that extracts into a MVS PDS data set. Non-SMP/E users should carefully check the comments in the PE zaps to verify if there is a specified order of application. Once a new PTF is released, PE zap files to the previously released PTFs are removed from the server and are not available for downloading.

TIB
Technical Information Bulletins
The intent of a TIB is to give users information concerning the interaction of zDMF with various other products. Occasionally HIPER zaps may be documented in a TIB.

File Extensions used.

.htm
HyperText Markup. Format of the majority of the Support web pages. A few page do contain embedded JAVASCRIPT, your browser must support and have JAVASCRIPT enabled.

.html
HyperText Markup Language. Format of the majority of the Support web pages. A few page do contain embedded JAVASCRIPT, your browser must support and have JAVASCRIPT enabled.

.pl
.pl is the extension for perl - Practical Extraction and Report Language. Perl is used through out the Support web site for server-side applications, Request forms, Email Registry, etc.

.pdf
Various documents are in ADOBE's Portable Document Format. Users will need ADOBE's PDF reader software to display these files. You may download the free reader software at www.adobe.com.

.zip
These files are created by WINZIP Version 8. Not only are zip files smaller, there is also data embedded to insure the correct data was received. For additional information, visit www.winzip.com.

.exe
These files are created by WINZIP Version 8. These are the same zip files with an extraction wrapper. For additional information, visit www.winzip.com.