IMHO, the DS8000 family of machines is awesome. You're gonna love it. The DS8000 family is powerful, and that means that there is a learning curve. Hit IBM or the business partner for conversion services to be included with the price. With the right tools in experienced hands, the conversion can be a joy to behold.
As other posters have noted, it can be almost transparent. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Jan Vanbrabant Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 11:54 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: DS8000 migration stories? Hi, Mgt is discussing replacement of EMC with DS8000 of a customer who is insourced. Besides the financial aspect (which fortunately is not my problem) there is of course the technical aspect. Any "succes" stories? "Horror" stories"? - about migration - about performance ( I/Os, response time) - possible JCL or procedures adaptations? In general, are benchmark figures available somewhere? Thanks on beforehand, Jan ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu 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 lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
