Re: Tapeless solution (IBM or Sun) Enterprise class

2012-03-30 Thread Carl Swanson
First Full disclosure I do work for EMC with the DLm and MDL products, therefore I will not enter into any discussions about one vs. the other (EMC vs IBM vs STK). But I did want to clarify a few things since there seems to be some old or inaccurate information (at least based on time).

Re: SHARE Attendance

2011-08-30 Thread Carl Swanson
: SHARE Attendance Not quite right. There were 1,081 folks in Orlando at SHARE. See the wrap-up article published on the SHARE web site for more details about the event: http://www.share.org/Events/PastConferences/SHAREinOrlando/OrlandoWrapUpArti cle/tabid/787/Default.aspx Brian From: Carl

Re: SHARE Attendance

2011-08-28 Thread Carl Swanson
Thought, I would just add some number (not sure if this has already been done). I am doing this from memory so they may only be real close. 607 Paid Full Conference Attendees 950-980 Total Attendees including speakers, vendors and all full conference -Original

Re: Who are the TOP Mainframe Tapesubsystems Vendors?

2010-08-04 Thread Carl Swanson
, but one thing to be aware of is that they are different than the MF Virtual tape systems (this is generally because of the differences in how tape is used in the 2 worlds). In summary your answer is IBM or STK (Oracle) Carl Swanson carl.swans...@verizon.net Mobile: 215.688.1459

Re: Taglines

2010-06-29 Thread Carl Swanson
I love it and I am thinking of stealing it for use elsewhere Carl Swanson carl.swans...@verizon.net Mobile: 215.688.1459 -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Patrick Lyon Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 12:15 PM To: IBM

Re: Mainframe Executive article on the death of tape

2010-03-24 Thread Carl Swanson
media but that was a drive issue that was fixed. Carl Swanson carl.swans...@verizon.net Mobile: 215.688.1459 -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Ward, Mike S Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 9:55 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu

Re: Mainframe Executive article on the death of tape

2010-03-24 Thread Carl Swanson
backups run much quicker they will make restores more painful (slower). It is these points that make me believe that the article is Open Systems focused. I will go through the artile later today in greater detail Carl Swanson carl.swans...@verizon.net Mobile: 215.688.1459 -Original Message

Re: Mainframe Executive article on the death of tape

2010-03-24 Thread Carl Swanson
Yes, Open the door or in some cases just use the Op panel to get the tapes you want. Some new large libraries you can eject or import 80 or so tapes at a time. But, if you want them all it is best to open the door and take them out. Carl Swanson carl.swans...@verizon.net Mobile

Re: Percentfull for 9840D emulated as 3490?

2010-02-17 Thread Carl Swanson
That does seem like a good number, they are being conservative. I would have thought they would have recommended 8250 as long as 2200 has been working for you. Carl Swanson carl.swans...@verizon.net Mobile: 215.688.1459 -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List

Re: End of service for 3490-A20 and 3490-B40

2010-02-12 Thread Carl Swanson
for awhile, and probably cost less than you were paying for maintenance. Just my thoughts, Carl Swanson carl.swans...@verizon.net Mobile: 215.688.1459 -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Schwarz, Barry A Sent: Friday, February 12