[nylug-talk] Comparing RISC with CICS processor

[Paul Robbins]

OK, go maybe I am confused Gary. What decision are you trying to make and
how can I/we help?

On 1/12/07, Gary Mort <gmlug at saplings.us> wrote:
>
> Paul Robbins wrote:
> > Well as you said, you don't run a backup due to cost issues. You could
> do a
> > field test by bringing in the RISC systems and get and migrate a
> "backup"
> > copy of the databases to the system. At that time you accomplish 2
> things.
> > 1) you at least have a snapshot backup of data 2) it allows you to check
> and
> > see if the RISC system can handle the performance needed. If it can
> handle
> > it, then you have a working display to show management that the switch
> would
> > require little cost and minimal effort.
> >
>
> Even a free system comes with costs.  Basically the system and software
> is 'free'.  The shipping and installation time has a cost.  My time of
> course is 'free'.
>
> If the system was sitting in the room there already and available, I'd
> just start testing the apps on the 'new' system and see how they run(why
> not just test across the wan?  Because that gets traffic charges. :-))
>
>
>
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