Sorry. Please correct my last sentence to read: "Our implementation of XRC requires a live operating system running at the remote site to manage the replication." My attempt at brevity was a bit too aggressive :-)
-----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Fochtman Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 11:56 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Data replication at a remote site - elementary doubt ------------------------<snip>-------------------------- >I'm afraid I must respectfully disagree with the collective wisdom of the group :-) > >The most technically correct answer to your questions is: it depends. > >We used to do the controller to controller method (IBM's PPRC), but have recently implemented IBM's XRC. XRC requires a live operating system running at the remote site to manage the replication. > > ------------------------<unsnip>--------------------------- Not true; XRC can be "driven" from either end. We evaluated both possibilities and found that having the DataMover at the remote site was more cost-effective than running it locally, thanks to services provided at the remote site by our DR provider. 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
