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Bob Halpern wrote:
> 
> My boss walked in and said find out how much and what we
> have to do to bring up JES3 for product testing. I have
> never touched JES3. So, I have a couple of questions that
> would be very helpful if someone has answers.
> 
> 1. Will JES3 run on a P/390? This will be OS/390 1.3.

I have never tried it but it ought to work.

> 
> 2. Can we set up a system where we can switch back and
>    forth between JES2 (normal operation) and JES3 for
>    testing?
> 

I have built systems where the operator specified SYSP=J2 or SYSP=J3 to
specify JES2 or JES3. I can't remember exactly the differences. I would
look in the IPO1.* datasets. It used to be documented there.

> 3. For #2, can we specify the switch over at IPL, or do
>    we need a second residence volume.
> 
You can do it with a single res pack.

> If you can point me to documentation with the answers it
> would be appreciated. I am finding the CD docs slow going
> to find the answers.
> 

I'm sure someone else can provide a few more details. 

> TIA
> 
> Bob Halpern
> 18232 Erwin Street
> Tarzana, CA 91335-7024
> 
> phone  818 705-8356
> fax    818 342-7243
> email  Bob Halpern <wumpus@ix.netcom.com>

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