I did a 1.7, monoplex z890 to z9 BC and it was rather painless, once you get the z9 maintenance applied and the HCD generated for the z9. The CE can save your LPAR and IOCDS information (at least with the z890). Making sure the re-gen doesn't change the chp to new pchp arrangement too much-or at least have GOOD notes. HTH
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