Interactive Feature Upgrade Theory

[Chris.Whisonant@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]

We are a pretty heavy interactive company currently on a 720 2-way V5R1
with 240 CPW Interactive. We constantly reach that threshold and in comes
the CFINT troopers (2 CFINT jobs taking up nearly 40% total CPW at points).
Part of this is due to programming (apps developed by a subsidiary) and/or
training. We've gotten many query users to submit to batch, but some still
like to just get the results on screen.

We are going to upgrade around year-end (820 or 830 4-2ay) and I've got
some questions. Obviously the Interactive Feature is only giving you a
certain amount of CPW. On our current system, some interactive jobs can use
up to (or over) 10% CPW which equals around 80 CPW. If we upgrade to a much
faster system one would assume that these jobs may only use the same amount
of cpw and not the percentage. But these jobs should also take far less
time to run. The dilemma is whether to stick with our 240 CPW or pay our
fair share of the "tax" and step up to 560 CPW.

Any advice or words from experience are appreciated,
Chris Whisonant
Comporium
IBM Certified Specialist
(803) 326-7270
mailto:chris.whisonant@comporium.com