Re: Fix Central FTP Server

[Pete Helgren <Pete@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I didn't specify the apply to multiple systems option but I did set the 
maximum size to the smallest amount available and it still created the 
the images at the FTP site.

I may try the option to apply them to multiple systems and see if that 
is the trick.

Thanks,

Pete


Chris Bipes wrote:

> I just ordered the CD's online.  Say you want them for application to
> multiple system via FTP or Mail with FTP max size = to 100MB, the
> smallest they have in the drop down.  Lasted set of all groups is being
> mailed.  I have 4 server to apply them to and not enough DASD on two
> boxes for Virtual Optical.  FTP takes way to long and I hate having to
> order for each individual box and FTP download.  I have not been able to
> install on system "A" and then send with MGTC to the others.  When going
> from Virtual Optical or CD you do not get the necessary save files for
> the replication. 
>
>
> Christopher Bipes
> Information Services Director
> CrossCheck, Inc.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Pete Helgren
> Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 1:37 PM
> To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion
> Subject: Re: Fix Central FTP Server
>
> Joel,
>
> A few weeks ago I tried ordering the latest CUME and Group PTF's at fix 
> central and I couldn't "trick" the application into sending me the 
> CD's.  I was at a customer site Alaska where download speeds were 
> averaging 56kbps.  It insisted on building the FTP distribution. So, I 
> made copies of another customer's CD's and took them up with me on my 
> next visit.  There must be a method for ordering CD's but I sure 
> couldn't find a way to do that online.  I guess I'll have to start 
> calling IBM support again to order the CD's.
>
> If there is an online way to do this, I'd love to hear it.
>
>