... Have you checked SMF historical data? Have you noticed trends or patterns? ... That's the issue. The service provider has access to the SMF data; I don't. I have to take the word of somebody who has a vested interest in getting an upgrade first. We may need it; I won't make a recommendation without evidence.
“In God we trust. All others bring data.” ... You business is flat, but what about IT? No new users or applications? Make sure that no train is coming. ... I'm well aware of expected growth, but without access to SMF, I'm stymied. -teD (The secret to success is sincerity. If you can fake that, you've got it made!) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html

