I've been given the option of upgrading my 950 to
a newer (faster) box. My hardware vendor has given me the
impression that it is as simple as pluging in the new box
doing a load from tape. According to my 1991 pricing guide
the 950 is on tier six. The box my vendor recommends is a
947lx which is tier two. Our primary application is MNT (MM3000)
and we make heavy use of SQL for reporting and will soon
add data entry screen's using VB. The main concern is CPU
load. Response time is becoming unacceptable for our dispatchers.
 
My questions, should anyone desire to respond, are:
 
        Is it really as simple as a reload?
 
        Should I look for a higher rated box?
 
        What is involved from HP's point of view?
 
My HP sales rep has been less than helpful and the one CE
that I talked to couldn't even find a current software tier
listing for HP3000's. With the exception of the SQL apps I
have been running a one man HP shop for three years so I am still
a little wet behind the ears. Your input/advise will be
greatly appreciated.
 
 
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