Bruce,
Your environment is not dissimilar to our setup at Rocket. We create a
read only file system for ported tools which is shared across LPARs and
Sysplexes. We don't update ported tools that frequently but when we do
there is
the usual backout plan you would expect from a mainframe shop. We have
very experienced systems programmers maintaining our systems and the dev
teams are dependent on ported tools.
If you're purchasing a service contract you may want to ask about the
feasibility of SMP/E installation. We already do it for Zowe. At least
the PT team could have a ticket on their backlog if there's enough interest.
On 13/05/2021 12:14 pm, Bruce Hewson wrote:
Hi Lionel,
I am watching your efforts closely both here and on Rocket's site. I asked the
same question on the Rocket site month's ago, but you have had better response
activity.
My activities are on hold, until we get a Service Contract with Rocket. If that
happens then I will be back into this new world.
Unrestricted access to publicly sourced programs is not permitted.
My environment has more than 100 LPARs spread over more than 30 sysplexes
around the globe.
Our maintenance cycle is based around a GOLDEN copy of the system level
software, which is packaged up once or twice a year, and then shipped and
implemented via IPL on every system.
Everything installed is closely monitored for End-of-Service conditions.
Multiple copies of installed products is not the preferred state.
Turning the Conda install process into something that works with this very
solid maintenance process was what started me asking questions on the Rocket
forum.
Hope your efforts produce the desired effects.
Thanks
Bruce Hewson
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