"Acceptable?" I hope you are a competitor.
Most of us listen very carefully to those with a -lot- of experience and learn from the mistakes of others. Folks with experience tend to have evolved procedures that are fast, robust, and have a good chance of actually working in a real event. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Lorne Dudley Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 8:38 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: USB on HMC running OS/2 Warp Hello Timothy ! Your reaction is acceptable. As I have mentioned earlier in this dialog, this is just one of many options we may have at our DR site. If it happens to work and is the fastest option at that particular time, that is the option that WE will use. We have a couple of other "guaranteed" options, including the least preferred of typing in bootstrap JCL to load from tape. I realize some individuals prefer to have a rigid repeatable procedure. We prefer to complete the exercise in minimum time with maximum flexibility. Regards Lorne Timothy Sipples wrote: > I think the general reaction relates to the fact that you're talking about > disaster recovery (DR). In a DR situation it's particularly important to > rely only on simple, repeatable procedures that work in as many situations > as possible. > > So, in this case, what happens when (it's not if) you have to recover to a > site that doesn't have your customized OS/2-based HMC? That's something to > think about. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
