On 1/15/2021 10:00 AM, Bruce Lightsey wrote:
I am not one of the system programmers but have been tasked with getting this
answer for them (and to manage them). My systems guys like SMPe and
ServerPacks, etc but z/OSMF is “Alienware” to them – must I tell them to get
over it and go with the workflow ?
While z/OSMF is not strictly required for upgrading z/OS V2.3 to V2.4,
it is highly recommended, specifically for the z/OS V2.4 Upgrade Workflow:
https://github.com/IBM/IBM-Z-zOS/tree/master/zOS-Workflow/zOS%20V2.4%20Upgrade%20Workflow
The workflow is a replacement for the former z/OS Migration books. If
you insist on something that approximates a book form, on that page you
can find links to a sample exported workflow. The exported format is
suitable for browsing, printing, and searching. But really your team
should take this opportunity to get familiar with the z/OSMF workflow.
z/OS V2.4 is installed using the familiar ServerPac method. However,
IBM's plan is to eventually require z/OSMF for future software
installation. We have not yet announced when or for which product
releases, but it's certainly past time to start getting comfortable with
z/OSMF in general.
Kurt Quackenbush -- IBM, SMP/E Development
Chuck Norris never uses CHECK when he applies PTFs.
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