Finally, a topic where I fell I may have something to add vs learn! I am 'new' to z/VM, other than IBM education classes I logged on to 'our' first VM system May 2005. I've spent the previous 25 years in COBOL, CICS, & z/OS. We ventured into the z/VM to support linux to support WebSphere. Its worked 'great' for us. I've learned a lot of linux, I can do that at home. I've had the opportunity to attend z/VM sessions at z/Series Expo and the Installation for linux guest class. To date I'm able to limp my way around CMS to keep things working, but the vast majority of what you all discuss here is way beyond my ability to grasp. I'd draw the correlation of a Senior Biology major listening to a discussion between tenured Biology professors. I understand the words, but the picture that is being painted is incomprehensible. Having said that, to date I've found little reason to delve into these topics. I'm not sure 'why' I need to learn more CMS. I know this is likely the ignorance of inexperience, but, how can you 'miss' what you dont know? Our environment is working great supporting linux guests. In essence, z/VM is doing what we want. We are able to get by with a minimum of experience, I see that as a 'positive' for z/VM rather than the loss of CMS expertise being a harbinger of its demise.
Steve Mitchell Sr Systems Software Specialist Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas (785) 291-8885 'There are no degrees of Honesty-you're either Honest or you're not!
