RE: V5R1 upgrade

Yes, I didn't think of it in that sense, my request (worded wrongly) was for
upgrade problems in general to look out for in a version upgrade, as I have
only ever done release upgrades myself before. 

Hopefully IBM will let me off this time ehh !!!!

thanks
Neil

      

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> From: rob@dekko.com [SMTP:rob@dekko.com]
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> To:   MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com
> Subject:      Re: V5R1 upgrade
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> For one thing, it would be a violation of a nondisclosure agreement for
> anyone to tell you this information.  In fact it would be a violation to
> say:  'had a pre GA version of V5R1 (as we have)'.  Unless you bypassed
> the
> nondisclosure agreements by purchasing hardware requiring V5R1 and begged
> and pleaded for an early ship.  I am not sure if that nullifies the NDA's
> though.
> For another thing, hopefully these people would have reported these
> problems and IBM would have done their best to address these situations
> prior to GA.
> I can give some generic advice which would apply to all releases.  Read
> the
> 'memo to users' carefully.  Most of the stuff should be in the
> announcements.  For example in the memo to users for V4R5 they mentioned
> programs which have been discontinued.  Follow the software installation
> manual carefully.  If you are supporting multiple releases pay attention
> to
> the 'Release to release compatibility issues'.  Do a complete system save
> prior to beginning.  Make sure your software support contract with IBM is
> current, and you know how to call in a problem.
> 
> Rob Berendt
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> Hi everyone,
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> I know its pretty early days still but if anyone out there has had a pre
> GA
> version of V5R1 (as we have) and installed it I would love to hear if
> there
> are any nasties to look out for in the upgrade process.
> The box I'm upgrading is a 170 at V4R5.
> 
> thanks again
> 
> yours slightly nervous !!
> 
> Neil Carley
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