Re: Shopz Question
Kurt, You provided an answer that I needed to know. Thank you! I will be ordering z/OS 2.4 shortly. I understand that "z/OSMF Software Management portable software instance format" for z/OS is not an option at this time. Bob -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List On Behalf Of Kurt Quackenbush Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2020 10:19 AM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Shopz Question On 10/20/2020 11:17 AM, Richards, Robert B. wrote: > Is there a 2.4 version of the link you provided? > For a fuller explanation check out the Order tab on this page: > https://www.ibm.com/support/z-content-solutions/serverpac-install-zosm > f/ The referred page is not version or release specific, and is applicable to all of IBM z/OS platform software, not just the OS. As mentioned on that page, currently "CICS, IMS, and Db2 are now available to be delivered as a ServerPac in z/OSMF Software Management portable software instance format." Are you asking when z/OS itself will be offered in this form? We're working on that, and the date has not yet been announced. Kurt Quackenbush -- IBM, SMP/E Development Chuck Norris never uses CHECK when he applies PTFs. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
Re: Shopz Question
On 10/20/2020 11:17 AM, Richards, Robert B. wrote: Is there a 2.4 version of the link you provided? For a fuller explanation check out the Order tab on this page: https://www.ibm.com/support/z-content-solutions/serverpac-install-zosmf/ The referred page is not version or release specific, and is applicable to all of IBM z/OS platform software, not just the OS. As mentioned on that page, currently "CICS, IMS, and Db2 are now available to be delivered as a ServerPac in z/OSMF Software Management portable software instance format." Are you asking when z/OS itself will be offered in this form? We're working on that, and the date has not yet been announced. Kurt Quackenbush -- IBM, SMP/E Development Chuck Norris never uses CHECK when he applies PTFs. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
Re: Shopz Question
Kurt, Well that explains that! I haven’t yet got to the Installation Method selection screen. Thanks for the tip. Is there a 2.4 version of the link you provided? Bob -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List On Behalf Of Kurt Quackenbush Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 9:12 AM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Shopz Question On 10/19/2020 9:40 AM, Richards, Robert B. wrote: > Curiously though, what is the difference on Shopz that enables me to order > via a z/OSMF-packaged ServerPac versus the original ServerPac dialog radio > button? I do not see the z/OSMF version as a choice. It that now the default? No, not the default. During the order process you specifically select an Installation Method; "z/OSMF SW Management" and "CustomPac installation dialog" are the choices. For a fuller explanation check out the Order tab on this page: https://www.ibm.com/support/z-content-solutions/serverpac-install-zosmf/ Kurt Quackenbush -- IBM, SMP/E Development Chuck Norris never uses CHECK when he applies PTFs. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
Re: Shopz Question
On 10/19/2020 9:40 AM, Richards, Robert B. wrote: Curiously though, what is the difference on Shopz that enables me to order via a z/OSMF-packaged ServerPac versus the original ServerPac dialog radio button? I do not see the z/OSMF version as a choice. It that now the default? No, not the default. During the order process you specifically select an Installation Method; "z/OSMF SW Management" and "CustomPac installation dialog" are the choices. For a fuller explanation check out the Order tab on this page: https://www.ibm.com/support/z-content-solutions/serverpac-install-zosmf/ Kurt Quackenbush -- IBM, SMP/E Development Chuck Norris never uses CHECK when he applies PTFs. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
Re: Shopz Question
Marna, Thank you for taking the time to respond. I was of the opinion that I was obviously doing something wrong as I only saw 5.5 as an upgrade path. I worked with a support engineer after opening a SR (SEV3) on the issue and based on the error I am seeing, it may be a combination of my authority level *and* an entitlement issue. Curiously though, what is the difference on Shopz that enables me to order via a z/OSMF-packaged ServerPac versus the original ServerPac dialog radio button? I do not see the z/OSMF version as a choice. It that now the default? Bob -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List On Behalf Of Marna WALLE Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2020 2:24 PM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Shopz Question Robert, I might be a little confused as to what you were looking for... I just logged onto Shopz, and I can order CICS TS V5.6 [5655-Y04] on a ServerPac - AND I could even get that ServerPac packaged for a z/OSMF installation method should I wish. Is this only an entitlement question, or it is a CBPDO vs ServerPac question? I'd like to encourage all folks, who are ordering any CICS or CICS program product, to order it via a z/OSMF-packaged ServerPac. Thanks, Marna WALLE z/OS System Installation IBM Poughkeepsie -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
Re: Shopz Question
Robert, I might be a little confused as to what you were looking for... I just logged onto Shopz, and I can order CICS TS V5.6 [5655-Y04] on a ServerPac - AND I could even get that ServerPac packaged for a z/OSMF installation method should I wish. Is this only an entitlement question, or it is a CBPDO vs ServerPac question? I'd like to encourage all folks, who are ordering any CICS or CICS program product, to order it via a z/OSMF-packaged ServerPac. Thanks, Marna WALLE z/OS System Installation IBM Poughkeepsie -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
Re: Shopz Question
Replying to my own post after opening a PMR - ServerPac version not available at this time, but CBPDO is available. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List On Behalf Of Richards, Robert B. Sent: Friday, October 16, 2020 12:39 PM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Shopz Question Disclaimer – I am not the CICS guy nor do I subscribe to a CICS list! My question is simple for those that may know: Is CICS TS 5.6 orderable through ShopzSeries as a ServerPac order? I attempted to use an inventory report and only 5.5 was listed as an update path. When I attempted without a report, I could see 5.6 but was told I was not entitled: ERROR: This order request is outside the scope of your Shopz user ID authority (POC (for entitled orders)). Bob -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
Shopz Question
Disclaimer – I am not the CICS guy nor do I subscribe to a CICS list! My question is simple for those that may know: Is CICS TS 5.6 orderable through ShopzSeries as a ServerPac order? I attempted to use an inventory report and only 5.5 was listed as an update path. When I attempted without a report, I could see 5.6 but was told I was not entitled: ERROR: This order request is outside the scope of your Shopz user ID authority (POC (for entitled orders)). Bob -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
