Re: V5R4 upgrade

I don't know if boss has limited funds for upgrade. That was why I was
wondering if he chose 6.1 or it was chosen for him by others.

From my ancient history, I can well understand that sometimes skipping a

release during an upgrade is not good.

And, I believe it was Rob, maybe others, suggesting to go to 7 to others on
the list. If it doesn't cost more, or much more (whatever that might be)
boss might be persuaded to head to 7. We are riding a sinking ship. Bean
counters are persuaded that moving from v5r4 is good considering end of
maintenance. I just don't want to stick my foot into something gooey, if
that adds to his level of frustration

John McKee


On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 1:55 PM, Steinmetz, Paul <PSteinmetz@xxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

V5R4 to V6R1 is major upgrade due to object conversion
V6R1 to V7R1, much less impact, little or no conversion

If you can go to V7R1, do it. Tech Level 6 is the latest.
Many have skipped V6R1, went from V5R4 directly to V7R1.
Just make sure the version of 3rd party products you have will run on
V7R1.


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Subject: V5R4 upgrade

Boss is looking at going to 6.1. I was curious if there is a charge for
6.1 or 7.1 beyond software maintenance. Guessing there is. Can't imagine
IBM giving it away. YEARS ago, I had learned of some upgrade charge. That
may have been without software support.

It is either there is a charge and getting newest is more expensive, or
boss is doing cautious thing, as in "If it ain't broke" and thinking new is
buggy.

Only a matter of curiosity, if somebody knows.

I have seen many postings questioning why stop at 6.1 when 7.1 is out and
stable.

John McKee
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