Custom Interim Fix and Generic Fix Policy clarified

Generic Fix

• A published generic fix, such as 6.1.0.5_2, contains fix(es) for a specific critical issue(s).
• A generic fix can be applied to a release or fix pack where applicable.
• Generic fixes are validated and verified by IBM Engineering and QA before publishing.
• It is recommended that you test functions affected by the Sterling B2B Integrator component fixed in your own environment prior to deploying on a production system unless an emergency need exists.

Custom IFix (Interim)

• A single published custom is a specific fix for a single customer.
• Sterling B2B Integrator can only guarantee to provide custom ifixes on the latest two fix pack levels of a release. A customer could be required to upgrade to the one of the two latest fixpacks before being able to install a custom ifix.
• Sterling B2B Integrator will only provide individual custom ifixes upon request through a service call (SalesForce case).
• An ifix can be applied to a release, fix pack or generic cumulative fix level, where applicable
• Interim fixes are verified where reproducible by IBM Engineering before publishing.
• Interim fixes are not generally released at the time but are rolled into future product.
• It is recommended that you test functions affected by the Sterling B2B Integrator component fixed in your own environment prior to deploying on a production system unless an emergency need exists.