Table2. Tasks and Responsibilities for Ordering Software
Checkoff Tasksand Responsibilities for Ordering Person Responsible
Order software release Customer,who may need assistance from a
Marketing Representative or Business
Partner
Order program temporary fixes (PTFs) Customer,who may need assistance from a
Marketing Representative or Business
Partner
Order publications Customer,Marketing Representative,
Business Partner
Table3. Tasks and Responsibilities for Ordering Hardware
Checkoff Tasksand Responsibilities for Ordering Person Responsible
Order engineering changes Marketing Representative, Business Partner
Run the iSeries 400 or AS/400 configurator
to place the order
Marketing Representative, Business Partner
Order publications Marketing Representative, Business Partner
Contact your local IBM representative or authorized dealer to place the order or
for further assistance.
How to Get Help with the Order
Ordering assistance is available from IBM. When you type GO ORDER on the
command line and press the Enter key,the Request Order Assistance display
appears.
Note: If you need assistance when trying to place an order,you can also use the
Request Order Assistance (RQSORDAST) command to request assistance
from IBM.
Use the Request Order Assistance display as follows:
vTypein your telephone number and your name.
vVerifythe accuracy of other contact information.
vPress the Enter key.
vTypea short description of your needs.
vPress F10 (send) to send the file to IBM.
Sending the Order to IBM
The RQSORDAST command can send a list which contains your current iSeries
400 or AS/400 system configuration, with your order.IBM uses this list to assess
your ordering needs.
Sending the Order to a Software Service Provider Other ThanIBM
Youcan send your order request to IBM or to a provider other than IBM. When
you send your order request to a provider other than IBM, you can use the
RQSORDAST command to communicate with the provider.The provider can send
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