Re: How long to install a ServerPac
It really depends upon the involvement of the staff at the site that I'm installing it on. If I do it myself, it typically takes a day or two to get to the first IPL, and from 2 to 4 weeks to first production IPL, depending on the mix of software that needs to be configured. If there is also a LOT of non-IBM software is involved, it can add about 25 to 50% to the time. At a site that is making a HUGE jump where I have to perform a lot of upgrades to the other stuff that they are using, there is really no way to tell how long and get it right. Sometimes it's very quick and sometimes (when problems arise where I might have to deal with a vendor), it can take a while longer. If the client helps a bit I can shave off about 5 to 10% of the time. If they help a lot, it normally throws the timetable into a shambles and it takes a REALLY long time. :) Brian -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: How long to install a ServerPac
On Wed, 2008-07-09 at 02:29 -0500, Brian Westerman wrote: ... If the client helps a bit I can shave off about 5 to 10% of the time. If they help a lot, it normally throws the timetable into a shambles and it takes a REALLY long time. :) A - been there ... :0) Shane ... -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: How long to install a ServerPac
I usually did them alone, in about 6 weeks. Neal Eckhardt wrote: I've done several of these with little or no help. I was wondering what most companies estimate it takes from the receipt of tapes, to the first production IPL. Please answer with number of people on the project, and approximate number of weeks to complete the project. I know what I tell people a project like this should take, but I would be interested in knowing how far off I am. Neal -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
How long to install a ServerPac
I've done several of these with little or no help. I was wondering what most companies estimate it takes from the receipt of tapes, to the first production IPL. Please answer with number of people on the project, and approximate number of weeks to complete the project. I know what I tell people a project like this should take, but I would be interested in knowing how far off I am. Neal -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: How long to install a ServerPac
It depends on 1) experience of sysprogs 2) #number of sysprogs involved 3) major subsystems installed (CICS, IMS, DB2, MQ, WEBSPHERE.) The more subsystems involved, the more sysprogs involved with all of the conflicting demands, scheduling and coordination involved. The CICS guys, IMS guys, DB2 guys... all want to do their own maint. The experience of the sysprogs with respect to server pack (and general) will also have a significant impact on the schedule. The testing cycle is the third major impact. How many test shots, frequency, ... In my case, from receipt of order to ready to implement is 7 days. No major subsystems and only 1 sysprog. When properly timed with the available outage cycle (quarterly maint outages), it can be as little as 30 days from receipt to production implementation. snip Subject: How long to install a ServerPac I've done several of these with little or no help. I was wondering what most companies estimate it takes from the receipt of tapes, to the first production IPL. /snip -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: How long to install a ServerPac
If I was lucky enough to have nothing else to do, probably a few weeks. As it is, usually several months. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Neal Eckhardt Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 12:42 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: How long to install a ServerPac I've done several of these with little or no help. I was wondering what most companies estimate it takes from the receipt of tapes, to the first production IPL. Please answer with number of people on the project, and approximate number of weeks to complete the project. I know what I tell people a project like this should take, but I would be interested in knowing how far off I am. Neal -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
