Re: Migrating 7.1 to 7.3

[Nathan Andelin <nandelin@xxxxxxxxx>]

Since the source system is 7.1 and the target system is 7.3, how do you
avoid clobbering 7.3 objects when a restore is done from a GO SAVE 21
backup? Just be careful only to restore non-IBM objects?



On Tue, Dec 11, 2018 at 11:52 AM Bob Cagle <bcagle@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> We actually do have gigabit internet.  One of the benefits of being based
> in the Kansas City area and having access to Google Fiber.
>
> You guys have me convinced - slip install is the way to go.  I want to
> avoid the "MAKEAMESS" command at all costs.
>
> Thanks
>
> Bob Cagle
> IT Manager
> Lynk
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rob Berendt
>
> I would send them the tape.  They probably have a lot of experience doing
> this and would do it best from such a save.
> I'm also guessing that you could probably get it there FedEx faster they
> trying to transmit save files.  Then again, I am making my assumption that
> anyone running such equipment as you are is probably not running GB
> ethernet all the way end point to endpoint with your new service provider.
>  Not a slam, just an assumption.
>
>
> Rob Berendt
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> From:   "Bob Cagle" <bcagle@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To:     "Midrange Systems Technical Discussion" <midrange-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date:   12/11/2018 12:15 PM
> Subject:        Migrating 7.1 to 7.3
> Sent by:        "MIDRANGE-L" <midrange-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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>
>
> Finally got the boss to approve the funds and have gained access to a 7.3
> machine (hosted), so we finally get to retire our old 520, which is stuck
> at 7.1 TR10.
>
> I haven't done an OS upgrade in 6 years, and haven't migrated to a new
> machine since 2006, so I'm a little out of my element.
>
> What's the best way to get migrated from 7.1 to 7.3?  The two suggested
> methods from the vendor are:
>
> #1: Slip upgrade.  Full system save via Go SAVE 21, FedEx them the tape
>
> Or
>
> #2: FTP over SAVFs created using the individual SAV commands
>
> What's the difference between these two methods (besides the obvious
> digital vs physical media)?  Is there a difference?
>
> Thanks
>
> Bob Cagle
> IT Manager
> Lynk
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