In addition to the answers already given (automated output from VM processes, automation, etc) we send and receive e-mail from VM because it is significantly less overhead than other mail packages. We can automate both sending and receiving e-mail using REXX and Pipelines. One thing we do with e-mail received at VM is to provision Linux guests based on information gathered and forwarded to the VM system from outboard applications. The provisioning process is almost completely automated (if the input received is valid). We also use outbound e-mail from VM to send information to vendors because it is easy to attach documentation without all of the hastles of downloading to a PC first.
____________________________________ Rick Barlow Systems Engineering Consultant Nationwide Services Co., Enterprise Business Intelligence Services Mainframe, z/VM and zSeries Linux Support One Nationwide Plaza 3-20-13 Columbus OH 43215-2220 U.S.A Voice: (614) 249-5213 Fax: (614) 677-0821 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] The IBM z/VM Operating System <[email protected]> wrote on 09/01/2006 03:49:00 PM: > Duane Weaver via IBMVM ([email protected]) > > > Why on earth would someone even do email on VM these days.
