$TXT Created by KRNDEV.FO-OAKLAND.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Tuesday, 09/10/24 at 07:09 ============================================================================= Run Date: MAR 13, 2025 Designation: XU*8*808 Package : XU - KERNEL Priority: Mandatory Version : 8 SEQ #649 Status: Released Compliance Date: APR 13, 2025 ============================================================================= Subject: EXPAND $I IN DEVICE FILE Category: - Data Dictionary Description: ============ The DEVICE (#3.5) file was designed at a time when device names were numeric or symbolic and only allowed 40 characters for the device name ($I). This does not work well with IRIS running under Linux to use path names to identify devices. Kernel Patch XU*8.0*808 expands the width of the $I field from 40 to 250 characters. Patch Components: ----------------- Files & Fields Associated: File Name (Number) Field Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------------ ------------------- -------------------- 3.5 1 Modified 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: 1. INC33193835 Future Kernel Patch to modify DEVICE file Problem: -------- Certain Linux devices (notably host files on remotely mounted filesystems) have names exceeding the 40 character limit imposed by the length of the $I field. Resolution: ----------- Kernel patch XU*8.0*808 expands the maximum length of this field to 250 characters. Test Sites: ----------- Salt Lake City Butler Alexandria Salt Lake City: CHG0573161 Butler: CHG0571201 Alexandia: CHG0572353 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 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 or build name. XU*8.0*808 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*808 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 NO. ii. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//', answer NO. iii. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//', answer NO. Post-Installation Instructions: N/A Back-Out/Roll Back Plan: ------------------------ To back out the patch, install the package XU*8.0*808b created above.This will restore the data dictionary to its original state, but will not address any DEVICEs with a $I of length greater than 40. If you require assistance, please log a SNOW ticket and add NTL SUP Infrastructure and the Kernel team will assist you. Routine Information: ==================== No routines included. ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : AUG 30, 2024 Completed By: Date Completed: MAR 13, 2025 Released By : Date Released : MAR 13, 2025 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT