RE: A worried New comer with a CUM install. -- MIDRANGE-L

        "I would suggest that you do two full systems saves to be on the
safe side."

For a PTF install that's overkill.



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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric [SMTP:Eric@norcov.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 1998 3:23 PM
> To:   'MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com'
> Subject:      RE: A worried New comer with a CUM install.
> 
> I would suggest that you do two full systems saves to be on the safe
> side. 
>  Do not forget to save your configuration data as well.  The CUMs and
> PTFs 
> not as scary as they look.  Read the instructions carefully.  Although
> this 
> is not a difficult task, I hope that someone with experience will help
> 
> guide you through this process.
> 
> Eric Kempter
> Director of MIS
> Commair Mechanical Services
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Carey [SMTP:jeffreycarey@usa.net]
> Sent: Friday, May 22, 1998 12:14 PM
> To:   MIDRANGE-L@midrange.com
> Subject:      Re: A worried New comer with a CUM install.
> 
> If you have kept up on cum for the most part, it really shouldn't be
> that 
> bad.  Just make sure you have a current SAVSYS before you start (an
> entire 
> system
> save - option 21 on the save menu - is nice to have handy too - it
> includes 
> the SAVSYS).
> 
> Follow the instructions and you should be fine!
> 
> 
> SROACH wrote:
> 
> > Hello all:
> >
> >     I am new to the list.  Our company uses a 53S model AS400
> running
> > V3R7M0.  I've been reviewing messages from the last couple of days
> and I 
> am glad
> > I joined.  There are a great many knowledgeable individuals here and
> I 
> will be
> > glad to contribute in any way I can.  However, I am fairly new at 
> operating
> > myself and my knowledge is limited.
> >     My job description is really laser Setup for a Xerox Laser
> Printer, 
> but
> > my title is Software Specialist (sort of a joke).
> > I have been handling CA/400, PAE and Group1 software upgrades for
> our 
> AS400 for
> > a while, but I still know very little about how much of the system
> works. 
> Anyway, I have been given the task of installing the latest CUM
> upgrade and 
> it
> > is an unsettling prospect.  I have heard horror stories of installs
> that 
> went
> > wrong and I was wondering if anyone has any tips regarding this
> process. 
>  I have
> > read the install instructions a couple of times as well as the PSP
> info, 
> but it
> > is somewhat daunting, and I'm not sure I'm not missing something.
> >
> > I know this is a newbie request and I do not wish to waste anyone's
> time, 
> but If
> > you have any pointers, I would really appreciate them.
> >
> > Thanks for listening.
> >
> > Steve Roach
> > Manus Direct
> > Seattle
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