Re: Support Model for Linux on System z
Thanks, Mark. In those situations where folks are working together as a cooperative team, can you comment on what kind of maintenance strategy they have adopted? More specifically, have they tried to adopt an aggreesive preventative program or have they only deployed fixes on servers where specific problems have surfaced? -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Support Model for Linux on System z
We are in the process of writing a "support model" for Linux on System z that describes who in the IT organization will do what things from provisioning to problem diagnostics. Has anyone else attempted to address this; and more specifically, willing to share it or maybe portions of it? I am most curious as to whether organizations are attempting to incorporate their Unix/AIX support folks into the mix or maybe training only their z/OS folks to do both z/VM and Linux. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Token Ring and z9 Processor
I was surprised to find today that IBM no longer offers OSA Token Ring as of the introduction of the zSeries z9-109 processor line. Apparently they made some statement of direction about this last year, but then who takes those things seriously. It's sort of like when IBM responds to a SHARE requirement with the words "future design consideration" --- you just don't believe it is really going to happen. Well, we have a large demand for token ring among out sites, and will have for at least the next few years. So, how much demand is out there for Token Ring in other mainframe customer locations? If you don't mind sharing, I'd like to hear back from shops using Token Ring and your thoughts on how this will impact your upgrade decisions. Also, if you have already addressed this limitation with some third party OEM solution, please share that, too. - Thanks -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
