Re: V5R4 upgrade

[John McKee <jmmckee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I don't know if boss has limited funds for upgrade.  That was why I was
wondering if he chose 6.1 or it was chosen for him by others.

> From my ancient history, I can well understand that sometimes skipping a
release during an upgrade is not good.

And, I believe it was Rob, maybe others, suggesting to go to 7 to others on
the list.  If it doesn't cost more, or much more (whatever that might be)
boss might be persuaded to head to 7.  We are riding a sinking ship.  Bean
counters are persuaded that moving from v5r4 is good considering end of
maintenance.  I just don't want to stick my foot into something gooey, if
that adds to his level of frustration

John McKee


On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 1:55 PM, Steinmetz, Paul <PSteinmetz@xxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> V5R4 to V6R1 is major upgrade due to object conversion
> V6R1 to V7R1, much less impact, little or no conversion
>
> If you can go to V7R1, do it. Tech Level 6 is the latest.
> Many have skipped V6R1, went from V5R4 directly to V7R1.
> Just make sure the version  of 3rd party products you have will run on
> V7R1.
>
>
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> Subject: V5R4 upgrade
>
> Boss is looking at going to 6.1.  I was curious if there is a charge for
> 6.1 or 7.1 beyond software maintenance.  Guessing there is.  Can't imagine
> IBM giving it away.  YEARS ago, I had learned of some upgrade charge.  That
> may have been without software support.
>
> It is either there is a charge and getting newest is more expensive, or
> boss is doing cautious thing, as in "If it ain't broke" and thinking new is
> buggy.
>
> Only a matter of curiosity, if somebody knows.
>
> I have seen many postings questioning why stop at 6.1 when 7.1 is out and
> stable.
>
> John McKee
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