Re: Migrating 7.1 to 7.3

I don't think the target system is a fully functional 7.3 system as such.

I am guessing they will install the 7.3 LIC from media on the new system
and also install the Base 7.3 OS from the same media.
Once that is done there is enough functionality to restore the 7.1 data,
LPPs etc. to the system from the GO SAVE 21 tape.
Following that the 7.3 upgrade can be performed to update the remaining
LPPs and perform the other upgrade tasks.

Key word I think was Slip upgrade.

On Wed, Dec 12, 2018 at 8:54 AM Nathan Andelin <nandelin@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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
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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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