Roadmap: Applying maintenance
Portal maintenance is delivered through two mechanisms: individual fixes (iFixes) and combined cumulative fixes. iFixes are provided, when necessary, for severe or security-related bugs. Combined cumulative fixes are delivered on a regular schedule. They provide a mechanism to deliver fixes faster, improve existing features, deliver new features, update documentation, and provide new documentation on a frequent basis. To deliver continuous improvements for your digital experience software, it is recommended that you apply the latest Combined Cumulative Fix to your environment.
- What the latest Combined Cumulative Fix contains
- How to apply the latest combined cumulative fix
- How to configure and enable new Combined Cumulative Fix features
Who should use this roadmap
- Installed HCL Portal V8.5 for the first time and want to apply an iFix or the latest Combined Cumulative Fix.
- Need a high-level view of which features or improvements are ready to use by default after you apply the latest Combined Cumulative Fix and which features need additional configuration.
What is continuous delivery
- Accelerated time to market
- Building the right product
- Improved productivity and efficiency
- Reliable releases
- Improved product quality
- Improved customer satisfaction
The continuous delivery features are delivered with the combined cumulative fixes.
Learning about this Combined Cumulative Fix
Some combined cumulative fixes focus on fixing known issues that are identified by Defect Articles. Other cumulative fixes are focused on new features.
Procedure
- View a list of APAR fixes delivered a combined cumulative
fix.
Documentation resource: Fixes integrated in HCL Portal 8.5 Combined Cumulative Fixes
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Get an overview of the features and improvements delivered in the latest combined cumulative
fix. Click the document resource for features that you want to use. The documentation provides
information on how to enable and use the new feature.
Documentation resource: What's new in the combined cumulative fixes
Applying a Combined Cumulative Fix
To apply a Combined Cumulative Fix, you must update the product files with IBM® Installation Manager. You must also update properties files, download the cumulative fix, and run ConfigEngine tasks to apply the changes to each profile in your system. The HCL Digital Experience V8.5.0.0 Combined Cumulative Fix readme file provides detailed instructions on how to apply a fix and planning information.
Before you begin
Use the Health Checker tool to identify issues with your installation. Use the Health Checker tool on your target system before you apply a Combined Cumulative Fix. You can learn more about how to apply the Health Checker tool in the readme instructions.
- IBM® WebSphere® Application Server Version 8.5.5.X FOR SDK 7.1: PI50090: SHIP JDK IV77682 AS AN IFIX FOR WAS 8.5.5.X FOR SDK 7.1
- WebSphere® Application Server Version 8.5.5.X FOR SDK 7: PI50092: SHIP JDK IV77682 AS AN IFIX FOR WAS 8.5.5.X FOR SDK 7PI50092: SHIP JDK IV77682 AS AN IFIX FOR WAS 8.5.5.X FOR SDK 7
Procedure
- Documentation resource: Combined Cumulative Fix instructions: stand-alone
- Documentation resource: Combined Cumulative Fix instructions: cluster
- Documentation resource: Combined Cumulative Fix instructions: farm
- Documentation resource: Combined Cumulative Fix instructions: remote search