<snip> ipl (activate) a lpar on the hmc automatically without any operator intervention. <unsnip>
Another option would be to have remote HMC support which is fairly easy, other than the "security" and/or institutional concern(s). One brave soul could then deactivate it at night and then activate it in the morning over coffee at home. IPLing interaction(s) would depend on your OPS procedures to IPL though. Jack Kelly 202-502-2390 (Office) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

