IBM OS/390 User Manual
The
hired conversion specialists can be deployed for converting the in-house
developed applications, and leading the overall migration effort, including:
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Following the migration methodology and the project plan
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Identifying and addressing the conversion requirements
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Converting the VSE applications to OS/390
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Design and delivery of a state-of-the-art standardized OS/390 environment
The
VSE staff is mainly responsible for:
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The new OS/390 HW/SW configuration
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The VSE application inventory
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Regression testing the converted applications
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OS/390 migration activity outside the conversion of VSE application code,
JCL or files
JCL or files
3.1.2.9 Migration Assignments
The
hired conversion specialists are typically assigned the following application
conversion tasks:
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Manage the overall migration project
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Manage their own team and responsibilities
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Provide technical leadership, including project planning
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Receive and validate the application inventory
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Develop the conversion specifications
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Customize the conversion tools to local requirements
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Develop new conversion tools (if applicable)
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Perform manual conversion activities, when automation is not possible or not
cost efficient
cost efficient
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Perform automated mass conversions
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Assist with setup of OS/390 automated operations tools
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Participate in online applications tests
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Participate in batch applications tests
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Participate in applications switchover to OS/390
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Support initial OS/390 operations
The
VSE staff can be assigned the following application conversion tasks:
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Manage their own team and responsibilities
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Provide office space and project support tools
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Participate in project planning
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Receive OS/390 basic education
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Provide and install OS/390 HW/SW resources
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Operate the OS/390 environment
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Design and implement security
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Migrate the CICS application tables, and the network
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Collect and supply the application inventory
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Assist with the conversion specifications
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Participate in VSE positioning activities, when automation is not possible or
not cost efficient
not cost efficient
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Install, setup and operate OS/390 automated operations tools
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Provide, install and test the OS/390 version of purchased applications
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Modify all interfacing systems (PC-LANs, RJE, NJE, ...) to reflect the OS/390
migration
migration
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Perform online applications tests
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Perform batch applications tests
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Participate in applications switchover to OS/390
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Run and support initial OS/390 operations
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VSE to OS/390 Migration Workbook