$TXT Created by KRNDEV.FO-OAKLAND.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Tuesday, 04/29/25 at 04:08 ============================================================================= Run Date: AUG 12, 2025 Designation: XU*8*826 Package : XU - KERNEL Priority: Mandatory Version : 8 SEQ #655 Status: Released Compliance Date: SEP 12, 2025 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)XU*8*796 <<= must be installed BEFORE `XU*8*826' Subject: UPDATE KIDS BACKUP BUILD Category: - Routine Description: ============ Kernel Patch XU*8*826 is designed to track the installation of backup builds in the VistA system. Specifically, it focuses on improving the monitoring and management of backup builds, allowing administrators to track which sites have installed them, and ensuring compliance and consistency across all sites. EHRM Impact Statement: ---------------------- This patch should have no EHRM impact, and can be installed at all sites, including EHRM converted sites. Patch Components: ----------------- Files & Fields Associated: File Name (Number) Field Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------------ ------------------- -------------- N/A Forms Associated: Form Name File Number New/Modified/Deleted --------- ----------- -------------------- N/A Mail Groups Associated: Mail Group Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------- -------------------- N/A Options Associated: Option Name Type New/Modified/Deleted ----------- ---- -------------------- N/A Protocols Associated: Protocol Name New/Modified/Deleted ------------- -------------------- N/A Security Keys Associated: Security Key Name ----------------- N/A Templates Associated: Template Name Type File Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------- ---- ------------------ -------------------- N/A Remote Procedures Associated: Remote Procedure Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------------- -------------------- N/A Parameter Definitions Associated: Parameter Name New/Modified/Deleted -------------- -------------------- N/A Additional Information: ----------------------- New Service Requests (NSRs): N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: SCTASK17208076 - FORUM support: Enhancement request to show real-time back-out status (VP-5002) Problem: -------- When a patch is backed-out, it would be great if a MailMan message was sent to FORUM so we could determine the sites that completed the back-out. This would allow support near-real time accounting when a patch is installed, then the backup created by the KIDS process is used to restore the system to the pre-patch status. Currently, the Patch Tracking System report does not include back-out builds that have been installed at sites. Resolution: ----------- Modified KIDS to add the installation back up builds at sites to the Patches Tracking System report. Test Sites: Change Order #: --------------------------------------- Butler VAMC CHG0627055 Alexandria VAMC CHG0627022 Grand Junction VAMC CHG0621632 Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- The software for this patch is being released in a PackMan message. Documentation describing the new functionality is NOT included in this release. Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: There are no Pre/Post installation routine processes. Pre-Installation Instructions: This patch may be installed with users on the system although it is recommended that it be installed during non-peak hours to minimize potential disruption to users. This patch should take less than 5 minutes to install. Installation Instructions: 1. Choose the PackMan message containing this build. Then select the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE PackMan option to load the build. 2. From the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu, select the Installation Menu. From this menu, A. Select the Verify Checksums in Transport Global option to confirm the integrity of the routines that are in the transport global. When prompted for the INSTALL NAME enter the patch name XU*8.0*826 NOTE: Using will not bring up a Multi-Package build even if it was loaded immediately before this step. It will only bring up the last patch in the build. B. Select the Backup a Transport Global option to create a backup message. You must use this option and specify what to backup; the entire Build or just Routines. The backup message can be used to restore the routines and components of the build to the pre-patch condition. i. At the Installation option menu, select Backup a Transport Global ii. At the Select INSTALL NAME prompt, enter your build XU*8.0*826 iii. When prompted for the following, enter "R" for Routines or "B" for Build. Select one of the following: B Build (including Routines) R Routines Only Backup Type: B// iv. When prompted "Do you wish to secure your build? NO//", press and take the default response of "NO". v. When prompted with, "Send mail to: Last name, First Name", press to take default recipient. Add any additional recipients. vi. When prompted with "Select basket to send to: IN//", press and take the default IN mailbox or select a different mailbox. C. You may also elect to use the following options: i. Print Transport Global - This option will allow you to view the components of the KIDS build. ii. Compare Transport Global to Current System - This option will allow you to view all changes that will be made when this patch is installed. It compares all of the components of this patch, such as routines, DDs, templates, etc. D. Select the Install Package(s) option and choose the patch to install. i. If prompted 'Want KIDS to Rebuild Menu Trees Upon Completion of Install? NO//', answer . ii. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//', answer . iii. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//', answer . Post-Installation Instructions: ------------------------------- None. Back-Out/Roll Back Plan: ------------------------ If rollback/backout is required, the installer can use the backup MailMan message that was saved during install step 2B. Install the backup build using the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu. If assistance is needed to rollback/backout the patch, please log a SNOW ticket so the development team can assist. Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;8.0;KERNEL;**[Patch List]**;Jul 10, 1995;Build 1 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: XPDIB Before: B82163548 After: B82846528 **10,58,108,178,713,738,750, 755,768,778,785,796,826** Routine list of preceding patches: 796 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : APR 11, 2025 Completed By: Date Completed: AUG 11, 2025 Released By : Date Released : AUG 12, 2025 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT