RE: Pre-configure a system for connectivity prior to moving it

Cathy,

Some thoughts come to mind:

- Many of your configuration objects, like line descriptions and IP
interfaces, don't cause problems/conflicts unless they're active.  So
there are a number of things you can do in advance as long as you flag
them not to come online at IPL.

- Configuration is just a series of CL commands.  If you know what you
want to do when your system comes up in dedicated mode at your new site,
you can run a CL program to remove old entries/objects and create new
ones.  Write the program now.

- If most of what you want to do relates to your IP configuration, it
shouldn't take more than half an hour to redefine things at the new site.
Or when you say you will be administering remotely, does that include
installation also?

- Regarding moving, I assume that you're having this done professionally.
My recollection is that a "fully-loaded 730" isn't going to fit in the
back of a mini-van.  Multiple backups are crucial.  Check with your
hardware maintenance provider to see if they have any stipulations or
requirements and that they will cover you at your new location.
Double/triple-check the power and plug requirements.

Regards,
and good luck,
Andy Nolen-Parkhouse

> -----Original Message-----
> From: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:midrange-l-
> bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of McBride, Catherine
> Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2003 2:58 PM
> To: midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Pre-configure a system for connectivity prior to moving it
> 
> Hello Midrange-L!
>      Take down the wallpaper, we're moving!  (Well, one AS400 is,
> anyway.)
> We recently acquired a new division, and as part of  "merging"  the two
> organizations we've inherited a fully loaded 730.  The machine resides
> in a
> third location and will be moved to our new division's facilities soon.
> Is
> there anything that can be pre-configured on the 730 "in advance" of
> the
> move that will simplify what needs to happen when the box arrives at
> its new
> location?  The new IP address for the 730 at its new location is
> already
> determined.  We will be administering this system remotely.  I will be
> very
> appreciative of any "words of wisdom" regarding pre-configuring
> connectivity, and relocating equipment in general.  We would also like
> to
> thank the List for helping us in a big way on several past occasions.
> 
> Kind Regards,
> 
> Cathy McBride
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