Hi Michael and All :)
I want to recommend everyone go to the "Transition Tour" if at all
possible.... I can't make it but.... a few months ago I had to pleasure to
attend a session where Birket (The "B" in M.B. Foster hehe) presented on
the aspects of a migration... I learned alot of stuff and he really did
show me that even tho' I have done a couple of migrations over the years it
doesn't hurt to get help from the experts... now Birket is really an expert
on this stuff... and can really help open your "C" level's eyes to the
realities of the migration timeline...
Also, Rich Trapp (who will be at the Houston show!) has provided me a
lot of info on Migrations.... and will be representing (sorta ... hehe) a
company that has lots of knowledge (hey.... hire 'em... maybe they will
need to hire me then!!!) and BTW .... Food gets you all kinds of help
from Rich... especially a "Keystone Pepperoni Pizza" hehehe
Even if you have already decided to stay on MPE you owe it to your
company to research what the options are... and to learn about what others
having to do...Also, there should be some really great "monitor toys" being
given away!!! Anyone want to send me some of 'em? hehe
Remember, one of the axioms of leadership is to always gather input and
recommendations on all command decisions as time warrants...
Art "Not employed by either company!!! so this ain't a sales pitch ! hehe
" Bahrs
P.S. If you need a hand on your migration.... gimme a holler!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Anderson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 7:07 AM
Subject: Re: [HP3000-L] A Recommendation
> I'm probably going to the "Transition Tour" here in Houston on the 14th,
> and like you, even after reading your post, I don't have very high
> expectations. Mainly because of that "Wheelbarrow" full of money. I know
> that this migration forced on us by HP in not cheap, actually very
> expensive. Additionally, after the migration (If you choose to migrate)
> your TCO is going up also. Once Migrated to HP-UX, you will need a
> minimum of two HP-UX boxes for each 3000 box that you currently have,
> and then don't forget the extra staff require also. So when you go
> shopping for that wheelbarrow, make sure you get the extended warrantee
> on it, because you'll be making many trip to the CFO's office with it.
>
> Stay on M.P.E., with 3rd party support. It's not just going to save you
> money, but 10 years from now there will be many more attractive
> migrations paths in front of you.
>
>
>
> --
> Michael Anderson
> Spring Independent School District
> 16717 Ella Boulevard
> Houston, Texas 77090-4299
> office: 281.586.1105
> fax: 281.586.1187
> -
>
> >>> John Clogg <[log in to unmask]> 10/23/02 01:34PM >>>
> Listers:
> The HP "Transition Tour" made its first stop yesterday in Spokane,
> Washington. I attended, but didn't have high expectations. I have
> been
> disappointed in the webcasts offered to date, for their lack of useful
> and/or new content, and I was expecting more of the same. I was
> pleasantly
> surprised. I found the event to be very informative and eye-opening.
> The
> "Platinum Partners" who are participating in the tour have obviously
> worked
> hard to develop a program that is meaningful and helpful. I was also
> impressed by the limited amount of self-promotion (read sales pitch) by
> the
> partners. I recommend this event to anyone living in or near one of
> the
> stops.
>
> More importantly, I recommend that you take your boss. CIOs, and maybe
> even
> CFOs need to hear at least the morning sessions. If you are planning
> to
> migrate you will soon be walking into your CFO's office with a
> wheelbarrow
> and asking him/her to fill it up with money (large denominations only,
> please). These sessions will help them to understand the scope of the
> effort you are about to undertake. For those who intend to homestead,
> this
> event will help explain the effort and expense you are avoiding, thus
> helping to justify your decision. For those whose companies are
> dragging
> their feet in the planning and funding of a migration project, this
> will
> help light a fire under them.
>
> Regards,
> John Clogg
>
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