Re: z/VM PSP Buckets
I opened a thread here 6 months ago, Applying Maintenance - Best Practice, which is in the archives. It contains many helpful instructions on exactly how to apply maintenance including setting up a Level 2, VM under VM, to initially IVP your maintenance. Maintenance should rarely be applied directly to 1st Level VM, but should almost always be applied and IVPed first on 2nd Level VM. Doug dsh...@bellsouth.net Sent by: The IBM z/VM Operating System IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU 02/16/2011 11:17 PM Please respond to The IBM z/VM Operating System IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU To IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU cc Subject Re: z/VM PSP Buckets On 2/16/2011 11:44, Billy Bingham wrote: All, Having never applied service of any kind to z/VM, what would be a WAG to apply say PSP or any hardware buckets. Thanks, Billy Billy, Applied RSU1002+PSP+z196 PTF's to 3 systems, tested in-house code, etc, ready to go in 2 days. Yes, I have been doing z/VM for a few more years than I care to admit. READ and re-read all instructions, question everything, keep DETAILED step by step notes(helps for next time), you say it's your first time - MAKE DDR BACKUPS before starting, create a second level VM under VM to practice on. Give yourself 2 weeks - start to finish. Maybe less IF you can hide out some where away from daily interruptions.. Learn how to search the archives of this IBMVM list. The answers to almost all of the issues/questions you encounter are out there somewhere. Building a 2nd level system (VM under VM) is the best and safest way to get it the hang of it, easy to start over if needed. In keeping with the VM mascot ways, post away, we are just a bunch cuddly bears here (dare I say old bears?) Ha.. Best Regards, Doug
z/VM PSP Buckets
All, Having never applied service of any kind to z/VM, what would be a WAG to apply say PSP or any hardware buckets. Thanks, Billy
Re: z/VM PSP Buckets
I did a RSU this past weekend, and applied the PSP service on top of that ( which was automatically shipped when order RSU ) needed for Z/10 to Z/196 upgrade ( opted for it on 3592 cart ) all went well, I made sure I had a few dif types of back up's before started, ie: copied res to spare volume, also dumped to cartridge DDR etc. used GC24-6099-05 Guide for Automated Installation and Service ( VM 5.4 ) And there is good advice from list z/VM Version 5 Release 4.0, service level 1003 (64-bit) Generated at 02/13/11 09:36:11 CST IPL at 02/13/11 09:42:36 CST Augie Billy Bingham billy.bingham839 @suddenlink.net To Sent by: The IBM IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU z/VM Operating cc System IBMVM@LISTSERV.U Subject ARK.EDU z/VM PSP Buckets 02/16/2011 11:44 AM Please respond to The IBM z/VM Operating System IBMVM@LISTSERV.U ARK.EDU All, Having never applied service of any kind to z/VM, what would be a WAG to apply say PSP or any hardware buckets. Thanks, Billy
Re: z/VM PSP Buckets
If you have never applied an RSU before, plan on three days so you can go through the instructions carefully, and check all the results. Once you have more experience, it can take less then a day if you are in a hurry. Watch out for changes to GCS. If you recycle a GCS machine after updating GCS, it will not work until after the next VM IPL. Peter -Original Message- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU] On Behalf Of August Carideo Sent: February 16, 2011 11:57 To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: Re: z/VM PSP Buckets I did a RSU this past weekend, and applied the PSP service on top of that ( which was automatically shipped when order RSU ) needed for Z/10 to Z/196 upgrade ( opted for it on 3592 cart ) all went well, I made sure I had a few dif types of back up's before started, ie: copied res to spare volume, also dumped to cartridge DDR etc. used GC24-6099-05 Guide for Automated Installation and Service ( VM 5.4 ) And there is good advice from list z/VM Version 5 Release 4.0, service level 1003 (64-bit) Generated at 02/13/11 09:36:11 CST IPL at 02/13/11 09:42:36 CST Augie Billy Bingham billy.bingham839 @suddenlink.net To Sent by: The IBM IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU z/VM Operating cc System IBMVM@LISTSERV.U Subject ARK.EDU z/VM PSP Buckets 02/16/2011 11:44 AM Please respond to The IBM z/VM Operating System IBMVM@LISTSERV.U ARK.EDU All, Having never applied service of any kind to z/VM, what would be a WAG to apply say PSP or any hardware buckets. Thanks, Billy The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review retransmission dissemination or other use of or taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient or delegate is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. The integrity and security of this message cannot be guaranteed on the Internet. The sender accepts no liability for the content of this e-mail or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of information provided. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The sender accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. This disclaimer is property of the TTC and must not be altered or circumvented in any manner.
Re: z/VM PSP Buckets
If the GCS segment is updated with GCS or RSCS service you do not have to IPL z/VM. all you have to do is bring VTAM and or RSCS down and then recycle the GCS SVM . Bill Munson Sr. z/VM Systems Programmer Brown Brothers Harriman CO. 525 Washington Blvd. Jersey City, NJ 07310 201-418-7588 From: peter.w...@ttc.ca To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Date: 02/16/2011 12:02 PM Subject:Re: z/VM PSP Buckets Sent by:The IBM z/VM Operating System IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU If you have never applied an RSU before, plan on three days so you can go through the instructions carefully, and check all the results. Once you have more experience, it can take less then a day if you are in a hurry. Watch out for changes to GCS. If you recycle a GCS machine after updating GCS, it will not work until after the next VM IPL. Peter -Original Message- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU] On Behalf Of August Carideo Sent: February 16, 2011 11:57 To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: Re: z/VM PSP Buckets I did a RSU this past weekend, and applied the PSP service on top of that ( which was automatically shipped when order RSU ) needed for Z/10 to Z/196 upgrade ( opted for it on 3592 cart ) all went well, I made sure I had a few dif types of back up's before started, ie: copied res to spare volume, also dumped to cartridge DDR etc. used GC24-6099-05 Guide for Automated Installation and Service ( VM 5.4 ) And there is good advice from list z/VM Version 5 Release 4.0, service level 1003 (64-bit) Generated at 02/13/11 09:36:11 CST IPL at 02/13/11 09:42:36 CST Augie Billy Bingham billy.bingham839 @suddenlink.net To Sent by: The IBM IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU z/VM Operating cc System IBMVM@LISTSERV.U Subject ARK.EDU z/VM PSP Buckets 02/16/2011 11:44 AM Please respond to The IBM z/VM Operating System IBMVM@LISTSERV.U ARK.EDU All, Having never applied service of any kind to z/VM, what would be a WAG to apply say PSP or any hardware buckets. Thanks, Billy The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review retransmission dissemination or other use of or taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient or delegate is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. The integrity and security of this message cannot be guaranteed on the Internet. The sender accepts no liability for the content of this e-mail or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of information provided. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The sender accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. This disclaimer is property of the TTC and must not be altered or circumvented in any manner. *** IMPORTANT NOTE*-- The opinions expressed in this message and/or any attachments are those of the author and not necessarily those of Brown Brothers Harriman Co., its subsidiaries and affiliates (BBH). There is no guarantee that this message is either private or confidential, and it may have been altered by unauthorized sources without your or our knowledge. Nothing in the message is capable or intended to create any legally binding obligations on either party and it is not intended to provide legal advice. BBH accepts no responsibility for loss or damage from its use, including damage from virus.
Re: z/VM PSP Buckets
we also had CA's Top-secret involved so after all was done had to follow that procedure also Bill Munson william.munson@b bh.comTo Sent by: The IBM IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU z/VM Operating cc System IBMVM@LISTSERV.U Subject ARK.EDU Re: z/VM PSP Buckets 02/16/2011 12:44 PM Please respond to The IBM z/VM Operating System IBMVM@LISTSERV.U ARK.EDU If the GCS segment is updated with GCS or RSCS service you do not have to IPL z/VM. all you have to do is bring VTAM and or RSCS down and then recycle the GCS SVM . Bill Munson Sr. z/VM Systems Programmer Brown Brothers Harriman CO. 525 Washington Blvd. Jersey City, NJ 07310 201-418-7588 From:peter.w...@ttc.ca To:IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Date:02/16/2011 12:02 PM Subject:Re: z/VM PSP Buckets Sent by:The IBM z/VM Operating System IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU If you have never applied an RSU before, plan on three days so you can go through the instructions carefully, and check all the results. Once you have more experience, it can take less then a day if you are in a hurry. Watch out for changes to GCS. If you recycle a GCS machine after updating GCS, it will not work until after the next VM IPL. Peter -Original Message- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU] On Behalf Of August Carideo Sent: February 16, 2011 11:57 To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: Re: z/VM PSP Buckets I did a RSU this past weekend, and applied the PSP service on top of that ( which was automatically shipped when order RSU ) needed for Z/10 to Z/196 upgrade ( opted for it on 3592 cart ) all went well, I made sure I had a few dif types of back up's before started, ie: copied res to spare volume, also dumped to cartridge DDR etc. used GC24-6099-05 Guide for Automated Installation and Service ( VM 5.4 ) And there is good advice from list z/VM Version 5 Release 4.0, service level 1003 (64-bit) Generated at 02/13/11 09:36:11 CST IPL at 02/13/11 09:42:36 CST Augie Billy Bingham billy.bingham839 @suddenlink.net To Sent by: The IBM IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU z/VM Operating cc System IBMVM@LISTSERV.U Subject ARK.EDU z/VM PSP Buckets 02/16/2011 11:44 AM Please respond to The IBM z/VM Operating System IBMVM@LISTSERV.U ARK.EDU All, Having never applied service of any kind to z/VM, what would be a WAG to apply say PSP or any hardware buckets. Thanks, Billy The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review retransmission dissemination or other use of or taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient or delegate is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. The integrity and security of this message cannot be guaranteed on the Internet. The sender accepts no liability for the content of this e-mail or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of information provided. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The sender accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. This disclaimer is property of the TTC and must not be altered or circumvented
Re: z/VM PSP Buckets
On 2/16/2011 11:44, Billy Bingham wrote: All, Having never applied service of any kind to z/VM, what would be a WAG to apply say PSP or any hardware buckets. Thanks, Billy Billy, Applied RSU1002+PSP+z196 PTF's to 3 systems, tested in-house code, etc, ready to go in 2 days. Yes, I have been doing z/VM for a few more years than I care to admit. READ and re-read all instructions, question everything, keep DETAILED step by step notes(helps for next time), you say it's your first time - MAKE DDR BACKUPS before starting, create a second level VM under VM to practice on. Give yourself 2 weeks - start to finish. Maybe less IF you can hide out some where away from daily interruptions.. Learn how to search the archives of this IBMVM list. The answers to almost all of the issues/questions you encounter are out there somewhere. Building a 2nd level system (VM under VM) is the best and safest way to get it the hang of it, easy to start over if needed. In keeping with the VM mascot ways, post away, we are just a bunch cuddly bears here (dare I say old bears?) Ha.. Best Regards, Doug
