This patch is packaged as an AIX update package (backup formatted file). To apply this patch, 1. Untar ADSM31258S_AIX.tar. The actual install package is named PA31258.bff 2. Halt your server 3. Via SMIT, APPLY the Patch. (You should already be at service level 3.1.2.50.) 4. Restart your server. - The server level will report as Version 3, Release 1, Level 2.58 - When you restart the server a list of fixes will be displayed.