Thanks, Ed.
I had a couple of typos in that presentation, so I recently updated
it. You can find the updated presentation at either http://ew.share.org/client_files/callpapers/attach/SHARE_in_Denver/S2109CW115540.pdf
or at http://www.watsonwalker.com/presentations.html.
Best regards,
Cheryl
On Sep 2, 2009, at 10:37 AM, Edward Jaffe wrote:
Edward Jaffe wrote:
I was listening. The only mention I heard all week was in Cheryl
Watson's 9:30 Friday presentation: slides 17-18.
http://ew.share.org/client_files/callpapers/attach/SHARE_in_Denver/S2109CW222303.pdf
I followed the link in Cheryl's presentation and read the letter from
Mark Anzani, VP and Chief Technology Officer: IBM System z, to Gregg
Willhoit from DataDirect who apparently wrote Mr. Anzani asking for
clarification of IBM's position on zPrime.
IBM seems to have firmed-up its position considerably since the last
letter I saw. Here are a few relevant excerpts from Mr. Anzani's letter:
"You have inquired about the propriety of taking actions to interfere
with the normal and intended operation of z/OS and IBM LIC in order to
enable Specialty Engines/Processors to process workloads beyond those
designated by IBM. Any such activity, by whatever means, would exceed
customer’s authorized use of the Specialty Engines/Processors and
would constitute a breach of applicable agreements with IBM. This
would also be a change to the environment, requiring customer to
purchase additional authorizations. Customers would then pay
applicable charges for software and maintenance associated with such
capacity in accordance with their authorizations."
"As is widely known, IBM provides a means for customers to activate
the computing resources/capabilities that are included in a System z
machine as built-in-capacity, but which have not been authorized
(e.g., additional processors, memory, and capabilities). IBM sells
Miscellaneous Equipment Specification (“MES”) upgrades, which include
modifications of LIC and provide the necessary authorizations. In
particular, IBM sells such MES upgrades for customers who wish to
convert Specialty Engines/Processors to CP capacity in order to
execute general purpose workloads."
"To be clear, if customers use Specialty Processors/Engines to process
workloads beyond the IBM authorizations, then customers must pay the
hardware, software and maintenance pricing associated with full CP
capacity."
"Customers seeking to expand their use of existing hardware (e.g.,
Specialty Engines/Processors) for use with additional workloads should
contact their IBM representative regarding additional authorizations
and applicable pricing."
--
Edward E Jaffe
Phoenix Software International, Inc
5200 W Century Blvd, Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-338-0400 x318
[email protected]
http://www.phoenixsoftware.com/
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