z/OS Communications Server

APPN and TCP/IP JumpStart Program

Our APPN and TCP/IP Jumpstart is the most popular program. It includes a workshop similar to the Assessment program. The deliverable of the Jumpstart is a comprehensive workbook detailing the implementation steps necessary to achieve the agreed migration plan. In addition, it provides the customer with methods to verify network stability and "comfort level" as they progress through the migration. Once the workbook is written, the customer has several options: they can:

• Implement the migration according to the workbook with their own staff, or

• Implement the migration with remote assistance from IBM, or

• Request IBM to assist with the implementation.

JumpStart benefits

Accelerates the implementation, and increases the acceptance and satisfaction of advanced APPN/HPR and/or TCP/IP functions.
Delivers a Jumpstart migration workshop specific to your network.

• Providing the optimal network solution for your environment based on your requirements and restrictions.

• Documenting the steps necessary to deploy APPN/HPR and/or OS/390 TCP/IP into your network.

• Identifying dependencies and risks of the project.

Enables access to APPN/HPR and TCP/IP skills to assist you during the implementation. Topics discussed for possible implementation include:

• Sysplex exploitation by SNA: XCF, Generic Resources and Multinode Persistent Sessions

• Sysplex exploitation by TCP/IP: DNS/WLM, VIPA, XCF and Sysplex Distributor

• Session setup in a mixed SNA subarea/APPN/HPR environment: how the route is chosen and how the class of service is ensured

• Addressing, subnetting and routing within a TCP/IP Sysplex; how OSPF and OMPROUTE fit in

• How OSA Express can improve performance and availability for both SNA and TCP/IP

Offering customized education on new functions and how they could be utilized in your network.

JumpStart process
Once the Statement of Work is signed:

• An initial conference call between the IBM team and your team is held, if desired.

• If available, the project's implementation plan (high level, with intermediate and end dates) is supplied to IBM. (This may be created jointly with you during the workshop).

• A workshop covering your requirements is held at your location. It could comprise an SNA to APPN/HPR Migration Workshop, a TCP/IP in Sysplex Implementation Workshop, or any combination that meets your needs.

• A Migration Workbook is created by IBM and supplied to you after the workshop.

• The Customer, with the optional assistance from IBM, implements the recommendations as defined in the Workbook.

• Additional telephone support is provided to you by IBM as mutually agreed in the Statement of Work.

JumpStart workbook
The workbook consists of, but is not limited to, the following:

• Workshop Summary

• Current, Interim and Final Network configurations

• Workshop Design Points

• Network Connectivity

• Phases to Migrate the Network

• Diagnostic hints and tips

• Reference materials

The cost of a jumpstart will vary depending on your requirements. Please contact the zSeries Software Services team for a quote tailored to the needs of your business.