Re: Model Update Plan

From: Hoff Hoffman (hoff_at_hp.nospam)
Date: 07/30/03 

Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 19:25:40 GMT

In article <bg48oj$eh$1@grandcanyon.binc.net>, THIS$THAT <nobody@spamcop.net> writes:

:If there's a wrong way to carry out an update, I'm sure I would
:find it. If something can go wrong it will. Anyone care to
:share their update plan as a possible model solution?

  READ THE MANUALS. Please. Please READ THE MANUALS. PLEASE!

      P L E A S E R E A D T H E M A N U A L S

  We provide extensive documentation on performing upgrades, and
  particularly on the steps required for backing out.

  I typically recommend a system disk BACKUP/IMAGE before and
  after the upgrade, to allow you to fall back appropriately.
 
  There is also a list of recommended ECOs available for most
  any OpenVMS release, please see the OpenVMS FAQ or similar
  resources for pointers to ECO search engines and other such.

  These discussions arise periodically, as well. Please see any
  of the existing "should I upgrade or should I wait" threads,
  going back a decade and more. These apply equally to software
  and hardware upgrades. You can search for past discussions of
  this topic, in other words.

  I would strongly encourage you to include something approaching
  a real name and real OpenVMS information in your posting -- an
  anonymous username and vague concerns with generic details are
  exceedingly tough for anyone to address.

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