On Jan 4, 2008, at 8:31 AM, R.S. wrote:
Van Dalsen, Herbie wrote:
That's vaguely how I remember the GUI version of RMF(RMF/PM)?... I
think it was a file in sys1.samplib that needs to be FTP'd to the
PC...
There are many components which reside in PDS and need to be
transmitted to PC side as "setup.exe":
OSA/SF (java version and older windows native)
HCM
RMF PM
RMF SR
ISPF "workstation client"
AFP browser
AFP driver
BTW: About 1-2 years ago, before IBM bought Consul, there was a
product called TSA (Tivoli Security Administrator). Besides PC
part, similar "setup.exe" was done on z/OS side (in unix). So, SMP/
E was to put large "setup.exe" file to HFS and then the
installation was continued out of SMP/E control.
Question: why bother with SMP/E in such case ?
--
Radoslaw Skorupka
Lodz, Poland
Radoslaw:
Because????? I can recall more than a few times that a sysprog has
left the company (many reasons) and no one can tell you what level
anything is at. All the vendors who send out object, source or load
or whatever there is no way to determine (easily) what level the
product is at. Problem resolution time goes almost straight up and
the lost of productivity is substantial as all the time is spent
trying to get your hands around what the problem is. That is one of
the main benefits with SMPe , a look at one screen in the smp/e
dialog manager and you can tell exactly what level any product that
is installed with SMPe.
I have basically turned down any product that is not smp/e
maintainable and installable. IBM (while not perfect) is the closest
to any vendor out there with SMP/e installable products. Although
their "OE" (unix type products) are clumsily smpe installable they
are none the less SMP/e. CA tried their version and completely failed
and are now smp/e installable (maintenance is another issue). The
product in order to be sellable must be in SMP/e format. I think you
will find that it will be a requirement for most installations.
Yes I know there is a(re) cheap vendor(s) out there that sells their
stuff with postcards. But you get what you pay for, is my opinion.
Ed
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