Ann There are multiple layers to this...
1. As others have said, you can switch to another LPAR on the same or different hardware. 2. I've read about, but haven't actually used, a facility in Linux to switch a work load from one Linux machine to another. I think that started in SLES8. 3. The major applications, such as Oracle, have a facility to switch to another Oracle image running somewhere else (with both being in sync). It all depends on what you need and what you are willing to pay for. That last few minutes towards true 24X7 is rather costly. It isn't really a VM issue because VM isn't a true 24X7 operation system. With VM, we can fake things and come close to true 24X7, but compared to z/OS and parrallel sysplex, not close. Tom Duerbusch THD Consulting >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1/22/2007 2:07 PM >>> We have Linux guests running on VM, DB2connect is running on Linux. The application DB2 Connect requires 24X7 for 365 dsys. We have one VM now. What's the best way to prepare for this. We need to ipl VM for the upgrade, system abends or system config changes. If we create a second VM, how do we switch from one to another VM. Thanks, Ann The information contained in this message may be CONFIDENTIAL and is for the intended addressee only. Any unauthorized use, dissemination of the information, or copying of this message is prohibited. If you are not the intended addressee, please notify the sender immediately and delete this message.
