is it possible to load from CMOD for z/OS v10.5 to CMOD for MP v10.1 (yes, we know v10.1 is out of support - in process of upgrading). Received conflicting info and want clarification.
(Every disclaimer in the book here)
I think it should work.
The reason is that between 10.1 and 10.5 the underlying table defs haven't changed.
I haven't tested it, nor am I in a position to test.
Ed
I don't know if that is possible. You asking about loading data or dragging and dropping AG/APP defs?
If you are talking about loading data, I would think there would be many challenges to set it up. Running ARSLOAD on Z/OS pointing to MP doesn't seam like something it can handle? You would update the ars.ini for the MP server name but security could be a challenge.
I think you need to move the data to the MP server and perform the load there, IMHO.
Update the post if you get it working, I am curious if it is possible since we always move the data from Z/OS to MP and then load.
It�s done today - using CMOD z/OS v9.5 as load server to CMOD MP v10.1. Want to upgrade z/OS CMOD to v10.5 before upgrading the MP version. It should work. Just wanted some consensus for management
Generally speaking, client software (arsdoc/arsload/windows clients) works with at least x-1 -- so unless you're doing something exotic, a simple load from one server to another should work.
Since IBM isn't willing to guarantee/support this cross-version functionality, your only alternative is to test it thoroughly in your dev region.
-JD.
I want to clear up a possible misconception:
QuoteRunning ARSLOAD on z/OS pointing to MP doesn't seem like something it can handle?
Absolutely it can no problem.
I have been around computing a few decades now and I have never been associated with a product that is as any-platform-to-any-platform as CMOD.
It's all handled via TCP/IP.
You can load z/OS -> Windows, Windows -> z/OS, IBM i -> z/OS, AIX and Linux are also in the mix.
You can load from any platform to any platform. It all works.
Ed
Well someone should of cleared that up 20 years ago! LOL.
Thanks Ed, I will suggest it as a cost saving suggestion to the team to setup.
It was a smooth upgrade on z/OS over the summer and we have success:
ARS4334I Load Version <10.5.0.6> Operating System <z/OS>
ARS4335I Server Version <10.1.0.11> Operating System <Linux>