ing a back-level z/OS
And I can venture an unofficial answer to the licensing portion of the
question, I think
IBM abolished the "Single Version Charge" (SVC) limitation quite some time
ago, and both z/OS Version 1 and z/OS Version 2 should have the same
license charge. Th
And I can venture an unofficial answer to the licensing portion of the
question, I think
IBM abolished the "Single Version Charge" (SVC) limitation quite some time
ago, and both z/OS Version 1 and z/OS Version 2 should have the same
license charge. There's a possible bit of daylight if the
Marna, super, you are just the best.
Charles
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Of Marna WALLE
Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2021 3:22 PM
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Subject: Re: Licensing a back-level z/OS
Charles,
If one
Charles,
If one wishes to obtain a z/OS release which is no longer marketed, it is
possible. The request is for an "archive", and requires some paperwork. It
usually comes through an IBM customer rep, but if you are having problems
finding that person (or the Business Partner that knows how
U
> Subject: Re: Licensing a back-level z/OS
>
> When you "just called IBM" was that the actual IBM Corporation?
>
> Their sole point of "IBM" contact seems to be a Business Partner. I figured
> out that when they say "IBM said" they mean the BP
alf Of Tony Thigpen
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2021 10:27 AM
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Subject: Re: Licensing a back-level z/OS
We have done it on multiple occasions for 'way back' releases. Another
guy in my org just called IBM and told them our problem. Now, only in
one case did we need tapes
We have done it on multiple occasions for 'way back' releases. Another
guy in my org just called IBM and told them our problem. Now, only in
one case did we need tapes and happily IBM was able to send them to us.
Tony Thigpen
Charles Mills wrote on 10/22/21 12:52 PM:
I have a client who has
I have a client who has a customer that is in a pickle. Yes, of their own
making, but it is what it is. Government agency, limited budgets, long
procurement cycles, personnel constraints, etc. They are running z/OS V1R10
on a z114. They now have an urgent need to be able to run COBOL 6
