Mainframe Upgrade Frequently Asked Questions
Questions pertaining to the Mainframe upgraded scheduled for July 6, 2008
1. When is this upgrade scheduled?
2. Why is this upgrade necessary?
3. Whom does the upgrade system effect?
4. Why does it require such a long downtime?
5. Whom do I contact if I have problems?
6. Will my applications look the same?
7. What new features come with the new operating system?
1. When is this upgrade scheduled?
The upgrade is scheduled to begin on Sunday July 6, 2008 at 12 AM (midnight) and is scheduled to be completed on
Sunday July 6, 2008 at 12 PM (noon).
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2. Why is this upgrade necessary?
On September 30, 2008, IBM withdraws support on the current operating system so they can focus on supporting and improving the new operating systems. This upgrade keeps us at current support levels and also gives us the ability to use some of the new functionality found in newer releases.
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3.Whom does the upgrade system effect?
Students, Faculty and Staff. Any user who uses an
application found on the mainframe such as OASIS, or application whose
data is from the mainframe such as Employee Leave information from the
portal. For a list of applications see the Application Development and
Data Management web page at http://www.eits.uga.edu/page.php?l=2&c=AIS
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4. Why does it require such a long downtime?
Most of the downtime is spent testing. The new operating system is tested extensively by staff across EITS units before the final approval is given for the upgrade.
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5. Whom do I contact if I have problems?
Use your current contact list. The helpdesk can notify staff of any problems and their number is 706-542-3106
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6. Will my applications look the same?
The majority of the improved functionality remains transparent to most users for information on the new functionality please review below.
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7. What new features come with the new operating system?
For a complete listing of new features please see the IBM website for z/OS v1R9.0 at http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/z/os/zos/overview/zosnew.html
