Re: CISC to RISC conversion questions

Marc Zylka wrote:

> Here are my questions:
> 
> 1) having never done a conversion, how difficult is it to do?  I have
>      heard many times to always follow the roadmap exactly as written.

Follow the Road Map exactly and you should be fine.  Difficulty depends
on type of install - side-by-side is the easiest.

> 2) if I do it, what support is available if we run into problems?

IBM support is available, but be warned - if you deviate from the
Roadmap, they back off real quick!

> 3) will it be safer to pay someone else to do it?  Is anyone available
>      around Christmas?

>From a legal point of view, paying someone allows you to sue them if
they mess up, however these services are expensive and I bet Christmas
will be a hard time to find anyone.  If you devote the time to read
through the Roadmap and d everything it says, you should be okay by
yourself.  Good record keeping is a must!  Fill out all checklists as
instructed!
 
> 4) what documentation should I be getting now? I have ordered the
>     PTF which analyzes the system for conversion.  It will be installed
>     this weekend.    We are currently at V3R2 on a model 300.

Get the Roadmap - there's also a good CISC-to-RISC redbook.  You'll want
someone to start working on it full time if you want to be ready by
Christmas!
 
> 5) is there anything else I need to know.

Follow the Roadmap!
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