All, looking for comments (situation below) on VDISK implementation for
linux swap.  After having read all the recent posts on use of VDISK
(including layers) which we intend to do, mainly interested in timing of
same?

1. "proceed vs. wait" with implementing  VDISK swap space for RHEL
guests running on z/VM Version 5 Release 1.0, Service Level 0601
(64-bit).  We have had zVM5.2 on standby awaiting a  DASD subsystem
replacement (now zVM5.3 is available :-) ) & no space for 2nd level
installation/testing.   Current LPAR's (on redundant z9's) are not
currently storage constrained - 1st at 40% of 12G & 2nd at 60% of 8G
(each defined less 1G as XSTORE).

Note: aware of many Conference Presentations indicating much better
memory management (ie. above 2G line) with 5.2 or above; hence wanting
advise/opinions on proceeding at 5.1 vs. waiting.  We had hoped to have
the DASD subsystem upgraded in Jan, but still waiting - and best guess
would be late April early May before VM upgrade could be done, so
wondering if I would have any negative affects of proceeding with VDISK
swap areas at 5.1?

Opinions please!  Thanks

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