>Hi... We have a client running z/VM 4.3 that now wants to migrate to >the latest - 5.2. Can I force start across the releases, or will I have >to SPXTAPE? Or perchance is there a compatibility PTF?
If you are using the same spool volumes and checkpoint/warmstart areas, you can warm start between releases. SPXTAPE and restore of your files isn't necessary, though I would always recommend backing up your data as a precautionary measure. John Franciscovich z/VM Development
