Re: z9 HMC 3270 session - xposted to IBM-Main and IBMVM

2009-02-03 Thread Gregg
On the HMC, (can not do remote) ViewsConsole ActionsConfigure 3270 Emulators Edit Keymap Online help (which can be accessed HMC remote) has syntax rules and suggests additional reading at http://x3270.bgp.nu/ for General Information http://x3270.bgp.nu/Keymap.html For documentation on how to

Re: Correcting Statements From Marketing

2009-02-03 Thread Robert J Brenneman
There is most definitely a MP factor with IFLs, just like there is with CPs, and just like there is with every other SMP architecture that exists today. There is no significant difference between an IFL and a ***full speed*** CP when it comes to the MP effect and capacity planning. -- Jay

Re: Correcting Statements From Marketing

2009-02-03 Thread Rob van der Heij
On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 3:50 PM, Robert J Brenneman bren...@gmail.com wrote: There is most definitely a MP factor with IFLs, just like there is with CPs, and just like there is with every other SMP architecture that exists today. There is no significant difference between an IFL and a ***full

Re: Philosophical question...

2009-02-03 Thread Wakser, David
Why would you even, for a second, doubt your sanity? David Wakser From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:ib...@listserv.uark.edu] On Behalf Of David Boyes Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 10:53 AM To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: Philosophical

Sharing encryption processor?

2009-02-03 Thread Tom Duerbusch
I think I know the answer but. We are getting hit with some sort of new law, that was suppose to go in effect Nov 1, we found out about it Jan 2, but is now delayed until May 1. Doesn't matter anyway, as we can't comply by then anyway G. It's about sealing up the data transmission and

Re: Philosophical question...

2009-02-03 Thread David Boyes
On 2/3/09 10:55 AM, Wakser, David david.wak...@infocrossing.com wrote: Why would you even, for a second, doubt your sanity? Vendor is trying to invoke ³not tested configuration² clauses and doing other assorted whining to avoid providing a fix. I want to get a consensus response from the

Re: Philosophical question...

2009-02-03 Thread Peter . Webb
Software, as a matter of principle, should install cleanly and without disrupting the operating environment. The vendor is clearly in error. Peter -Original Message- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:ib...@listserv.uark.edu] On Behalf Of David Boyes Sent: February 3, 2009

Re: Philosophical question...

2009-02-03 Thread Rich Smrcina
Absolutely not. David Boyes wrote: Background: Upgrading a system to current level. Have a vendor product that insists on the installation of a backlevel component application that causes the configuration and service management system to report errors in the configuration. Vendor insists

Re: Philosophical question...

2009-02-03 Thread Daniel P. Martin
You're saying a vendor should update their product just to accommodate service updates to some other critical portion of the infrastructure? Come on, David... that's just crazy talk. ;-) Bad Vendor. No biscuit!!! -dan. David Boyes wrote: Background: Upgrading a system to current level.

Re: Philosophical question...

2009-02-03 Thread LOREN CHARNLEY
David, It sounds like you have encountered a vendor that has a niche product and is the only one that has this application or the vendor is not wanting to sell very many packages! Loren Charnley, Jr. IT Systems Engineer FAMILY DOLLAR (704) 847-6961 Ext. 3327 (704) 814-3327

Re: Philosophical question...

2009-02-03 Thread Mike Walter
Is this the vendor's long-term answer, requiring old code to support their app? If the app is critical to that site, and the situation is short term, then perhaps *maybe* it's OK. But I would want a clear, concise written agreement that the vendor is diligently working on an upgrade to

Re: Philosophical question...

2009-02-03 Thread Kim Goldenberg
David Boyes wrote: On 2/3/09 10:55 AM, Wakser, David david.wak...@infocrossing.com wrote: Why would you even, for a second, doubt your sanity? Vendor is trying to invoke “not tested configuration” clauses and doing other assorted whining to avoid providing a fix. I want to get a

Re: Philosophical question...

2009-02-03 Thread Dave Jones
I'd have to agree with the others on this issue.unless the vendor can provide you with a clear and detail explanation for why this must be so, then I'd say the vendor is incorrect and you are correct. DJ Mike Walter wrote: Is this the vendor's long-term answer, requiring old code to

Re: Philosophical question...

2009-02-03 Thread McBride, Catherine
You are not wrong. The only way we could empathize with the 3rd party vendor is if the back-level component is needed as a work-around for a defect or design flaw in something external to their product, like the operating system. David Boyes wrote: Question: I believe the maker of the

Re: Philosophical question...

2009-02-03 Thread David Boyes
On 2/3/09 11:19 AM, Mike Walter mike.wal...@hewitt.com wrote: Is this the vendor's long-term answer, requiring old code to support their app? Yes, or at least a modified code package that uses the same name as a package supplied with the OS. They also recommend bypassing dependency checking to

Re: Philosophical question...

2009-02-03 Thread Edward M Martin
Hello David Boyes, I agree with you. BUT.. (having said that) this sound like a NON-z/VSE, NON-z/VM system only. And then only when the VENDOR will not Certify the system using the new levels. IE. ORACLE and levels of UNIX, and products that have be tested/debugged on a Certain level

Re: Sharing encryption processor?

2009-02-03 Thread Mark Post
On 2/3/2009 at 10:57 AM, Tom Duerbusch duerbus...@stlouiscity.com wrote: -snip- Can an encryption processor be shared between a 390 LPAR and an IFL LPAR? I don't see why not. I don't believe you assign them to any particular LPAR, they're just available. Mark Post

Re: Philosophical question...

2009-02-03 Thread Huegel, Thomas
What's the big deal? Microsoft does it all the time. But I digress... For our platform I need to ring in with all the rest, you should expect the product to install/work properly. -Original Message- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:ib...@listserv.uark.edu]on Behalf Of Edward

Re: Philosophical question...

2009-02-03 Thread Mark Post
On 2/3/2009 at 10:53 AM, David Boyes dbo...@sinenomine.net wrote: Background: Upgrading a system to current level. Have a vendor product that insists on the installation of a backlevel component application that causes the configuration and service management system to report errors in

Re: Philosophical question...

2009-02-03 Thread Mark Post
On 2/3/2009 at 11:27 AM, David Boyes dbo...@sinenomine.net wrote: On 2/3/09 11:19 AM, Mike Walter mike.wal...@hewitt.com wrote: -snip- They also recommend bypassing dependency checking to force installation of this package, which strikes me as flat out wrong. What's the point of a software

Re: Philosophical question...

2009-02-03 Thread David Boyes
On 2/3/09 11:57 AM, Mark Post mp...@novell.com wrote: On 2/3/2009 at 11:27 AM, David Boyes dbo...@sinenomine.net wrote: On 2/3/09 11:19 AM, Mike Walter mike.wal...@hewitt.com wrote: -snip- They also recommend bypassing dependency checking to force installation of this package, which strikes

Re: Philosophical question...

2009-02-03 Thread Mike Walter
Mark Post replied... On 2/3/2009 at 11:27 AM, David Boyes dbo...@sinenomine.net wrote: On 2/3/09 11:19 AM, Mike Walter mike.wal...@hewitt.com wrote: -snip- They also recommend bypassing dependency checking to force installation of this package, which strikes me as flat out wrong. What's the

Philosophical question...

2009-02-03 Thread David Boyes
Background: Upgrading a system to current level. Have a vendor product that insists on the installation of a backlevel component application that causes the configuration and service management system to report errors in the configuration. Vendor insists that the backlevel component is the only

Re: Philosophical question...

2009-02-03 Thread Scott Rohling
If they are not even willing to take a bug report and work towards a fix for the future - then I'd assume the company is 'dead and hollow' and collecting revenue for the last gasping breath of the product. I imagine an empty room with the dusty desks where support staff once toiled.. and a

Re: Using VTOD

2009-02-03 Thread Edi Lopes Alves
Hi Florian, To avoid the userid being forced by CP, put the following in your SYSTEM CONFIG: Under FEATURES DISCONNECT_TIMEout OFF disables the automatic logoff of a virtual machine that is forcibly disconnected. Abraços / Best regards Edi Lopes Alves IBM Global Accounts (IGA) z/VM Systems

Re: Correcting Statements From Marketing

2009-02-03 Thread Dean, David (I/S)
What is the difference between a computer salesman and a used car salesman? The car salesman knows when he's lying. David Dean Information Systems *bcbstauthorized* Life is too important to be taken seriously -Original Message- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System

Re: Correcting Statements From Marketing

2009-02-03 Thread Barton Robinson
Ok here's some heresy that I've presented to IBM and maybe was communicated to their sales folks. From a capacity planning and service level perspective, adding a CPU gives you MORE than 100%, not less than. Really, BUT ONLY if you actually care about service levels. From a service level

Re: Correcting Statements From Marketing

2009-02-03 Thread Schuh, Richard
I would expect that some would challenge your conclusion based on the idea that the MP effect does not even appear unless you are running at or near capacity. If I have two cpus or IFLs and 1.1 cpu's worth of demand, will I notice the MP effect? Probably not. I probably will see a better service

Re: Correcting Statements From Marketing

2009-02-03 Thread Jack Woehr
Dean, David (I/S) wrote: What is the difference between a computer salesman and a used car salesman? The car salesman knows when he's lying. You know about the woman who on the honeymoon evening of her fourth marriage said, Be gentle with me, I'm a virgin. How can that be? asked her groom,