Will send out the specs when I get back down there on Thursday. But yes,
it is a new box and yes, I agree, the new boxes are showing some
remarkable gains in throughput. Perhaps IBM is using more hamsters
inside those boxes....or feeding them better.
And I agree, I don't wish to stir the platform debate, but let me say
this...spec out a 400 correctly, configure it for OneWorld properly...and
package build times will rival any other platform. Package build times
shouldn't even figure into the debate. Now if you're talking price for a
properly spec'd 400 as opposed....DOH!!! Did I just write that??!!??
However, my original point is that far too many times folks with 400's
just seem to resign theirselves to long package build times. My favorite
is "I had IBM here, they said it's set up correctly" without realizing
that "IBM" was their tech, who generally, knows or could care less about
any apps you're running and is looking at system setup from a purely
OS/400 level. My other favorite is that half the time logging is
activated on the deployment server (though I do admit it does wonders for
me as a consultant to be able in 30 seconds cut that client's package
build time by 35-50%!!!) .
And yes, we're getting 3 hour FULL package builds, both client and
server, with CO's on the 400. I even told the admin at this client that
if he ever went to a user conference that if he told other folks from 400
shops that he was getting 3 hour full package builds, he should contact
the Federal Marshall's office and get into the witness protection
program.
Jim
On Mon, 3 Feb 2003 21:42:53 -0800 (PST) JEMILLER
Without stepping into the platform holy war, I am curious about
Does this 3 hour period include the whole build process --
Could you pass on a
My two CPW on the holy war is
Regards,
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