On Monday, 09/27/2010 at 12:59 EDT, Brian Nielsen <[email protected]> wrote:
> Even though z/VM 5.4 will be in service for the next several years, there > are already concerns about the cost of upgrading to z10s in order to stay > on a supported z/VM version. Alternatives under consideration include > migrating z/Linux guests to VMware vs running an unsupported version of > z/VM. Any chance that z/VM 5.4 will stay in service beyond Sept 2013? Anything is possible. If you want to buy an extended support contract, sure. Otherwise I imagine that it will depend on the projected number of z9s running z/VM 5.4 in 2013 and ending service would be anticipated to affect any service revenue from the z9s or z/VM itself. End of service dates are always revisited prior to their implementation, since everything doesn't always go according to Plan. :-) Alan Altmark z/VM and Linux on System z Consultant IBM System Lab Services and Training ibm.com/systems/services/labservices office: 607.429.3323 [email protected] IBM Endicott
