Concerning the original question (using FLEX-ES for DR purposes for a production z890 Model 130), I assume that's technically possible. FLEX-ES does support z/Architecture.
The question prompts many other questions, though. In particular, what is your company doing with respect to DR coverage for any other systems you might have? What are those expenses? Could you solve this problem (and save some money) by using a z800 or z890 (with Linux) to cover DR needs for a larger part of the company, to pool resources? Could you solve this problem in the future by upgrading to something past the z890 (whenever that is) and then parking your "old" z890 in your DR center? The faster Linux engines and such on any new model (for more server consolidation opportunities), plus probably zIIP support, could make the transaction worthwhile. Another way is to form a partnership with another mainframe shop in your general vicinity. It works best if you find another company with roughly the same problem -- there probably is at least one -- and you simply agree to provide DR coverage for each other on your production systems. There's probably no money that changes hands in either direction (because you're mutually helping each other more or less equally). Check with IBM on any implications (and possible suggestions), but it should be quite doable. - - - - - Timothy F. Sipples Consulting Enterprise Software Architect, z9/zSeries IBM Japan, Ltd. E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
