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Support Forums => z/OS Server => Topic started by: michaelprouse on July 21, 2023, 10:53:44 AM
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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.
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(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
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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.
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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
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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.
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I want to clear up a possible misconception:
Running 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
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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.
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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>