Re: z/OS 1.7 Last ServerPac Order Date?
Hi John, This was a key improvement for us in switching to the Electronic Software Delivery of ServerPac. A little more than a week passed from placing the order on ShopzSeries to installation. In the past we would normally order a ServerPac and as soon as we had it installed and running order ESO service to refresh it. We also saved putting two boxes full of tapes into the landfill with R6 and R7. Ordered on March 17, 2006. The Order was available on March 27, 2006. The order was available to download again, if needed, for about one month. Tapes would take 6 to 8 weeks after ordering the new ServerPac So... Immediate ESO not required. Best Regards, Sam Knutson, GEICO Performance and Availability Management mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (office) 301.986.3574 Think big, act bold, start simple, grow fast... -Original Message-\ Why not let us do as much of that for you as possible, and avoid some work? I have always recommended ordering via ServerPac as late as your schedule allows. -- John Eells z/OS Technical Marketing IBM Poughkeepsie [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email/fax message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution of this email/fax is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please destroy all paper and electronic copies of the original message. -- 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: z/OS 1.7 Last ServerPac Order Date?
The last date for ordering z/OS R7 ServerPac is 23 October 2006. However, we recommend you order no later than 10 October 2006. Here is the Key dates part of the R8 availability announcement from yesterday: Key dates * August 8, 2006 : z/OS V1.8 CFSW configurator support for stand-alone path (5694-A01) and price proposal support. * September 15, 2006 : First date for ordering z/OS V1.8 ServerPac, SystemPac, and CBPDO using CFSW configuration support, or ShopzSeries, the Internet ordering tool. Note that most z/OS media (executable code) is shipped only through Customized Offerings (ServerPac, SystemPac, and CBPDO). * September 29, 2006 : z/OS V1.8 planned general availability via ServerPac, CBPDO and SystemPac. * October 10, 2006 : Recommended last date for submitting z/OS V1.7 orders via the entitled Customized Offerings (ServerPac and CBPDO). This date will allow for adequate order processing time. * October 15, 2006 : Manufacturing of orders on 3592 tape media will begin. * October 23, 2006 : Last date for ordering z/OS V1.7 via ServerPac and CBPDO. * November 27, 2006 : Recommended last date for submitting orders for z/OS V1R4 z990 Exploitation Support feature and z/OS V1R4 Consoles Enhancements feature. This date will allow for adequate order processing time. * December 11, 2006 : Last date for ordering z/OS V1R4 z990 Exploitation Support feature and z/OS V1R4 Consoles Enhancements feature. * December 31, 2006 : Last date for Web download of the following Web deliverables: o LDAP Enhancements for z/OS V1R4/R5 and z/OS.e V1R4/R5 o z990 and z890 Enhancements to Cryptographic Support -- John Eells z/OS Technical Marketing IBM Poughkeepsie [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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: z/OS 1.7 Last ServerPac Order Date?
On Wed, 2006-08-09 at 08:24 -0400, John Eells wrote: The last date for ordering z/OS R7 ServerPac is 23 October 2006. However, we recommend you order no later than 10 October 2006. M - maybe slice a few weeks off that even. I hear that a *lot* of orders have been submitted for 1.7 in this part of the world. You'd hate to be one who fell off the heap. 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: z/OS 1.7 Last ServerPac Order Date?
However, we recommend you order no later than 10 October 2006 Why wouldn't one order it now and simply apply maintenance after the installation? Bob Shannon -- 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: z/OS 1.7 Last ServerPac Order Date?
Funny how we procrastinate about these things. I finally told my boss that I'd rather order it and start installing and playing with 1.7 now than to wait until the last minute. He finally agreed with me. Daniel McLaughlin ZOS Systems Programmer Crawford Company PH: 770 621 3256 * Victory is won not in miles but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, win a little more. ? Louis L'Amour Bob Shannon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent by: IBM Mainframe Discussion List IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU 08/09/2006 08:39 AM Please respond to IBM Mainframe Discussion List IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU To IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU cc Subject Re: z/OS 1.7 Last ServerPac Order Date? However, we recommend you order no later than 10 October 2006 Why wouldn't one order it now and simply apply maintenance after the installation? Bob Shannon -- 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
Re: z/OS 1.7 Last ServerPac Order Date?
Bob Shannon wrote: However, we recommend you order no later than 10 October 2006 Why wouldn't one order it now and simply apply maintenance after the installation? Bob Shannon Why not let us do as much of that for you as possible, and avoid some work? I have always recommended ordering via ServerPac as late as your schedule allows. -- John Eells z/OS Technical Marketing IBM Poughkeepsie [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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: z/OS 1.7 Last ServerPac Order Date?
On Wed, 2006-08-09 at 09:05 -0400, John Eells wrote: Bob Shannon wrote: Why wouldn't one order it now and simply apply maintenance after the installation? Why not let us do as much of that for you as possible, and avoid some work? I have always recommended ordering via ServerPac as late as your schedule allows. Whoa ... now hang on John. We once missed an order due to various vagaries - *AFTER* we placed the order I might add. We are now on 1.4, waiting for 1.7 -we *CANNOT* afford to have this order slip. Remember (in our neck of the woods) we cannot order online, and so rely on local IBM staff to fill the requirement. I'm with Bob 100% - order now; ... preferably sooner. Pulling an RSU later to get up-to-date is a doddle. 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: z/OS 1.7 Last ServerPac Order Date?
On Thu, 3 Aug 2006 10:55:40 -0400, Mark Jacobs [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thursday 03 August 2006 10:33, Ken Porowski wrote: Anyone know what will be the cutoff date for ordering z/OS 1.7 ServerPac. I imagine it will be fairly soon as 1.8 is coming out. Thanks Ken Porowski AVP Systems Software CIT Group E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have not heard an official date but based on past experience the last 1.7 orders will be accepted about 2 weeks before zOS 1.8 is available for ordering. -- Mark Jacobs Time Customer Service Tampa, FL Projected date is September. http://www-03.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/zos/support/zos_eos_dates.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
Re: z/OS 1.7 Last ServerPac Order Date?
On Thu, 2006-08-03 at 10:33 -0400, Ken Porowski wrote: Anyone know what will be the cutoff date for ordering z/OS 1.7 ServerPac. I imagine it will be fairly soon as 1.8 is coming out. I'd advise getting on your bike Ken - especially if you are currently at 1.4. I insisted the order be placed prior to going on leave in late June - it has yet to be processed. And yes I am on the case every couple of days. It should be noted we haven't the opportunity to order serverpacs online in the PacBasin. 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
