Abstract: The present invention preferably automates mainframe computer operating system upgrades by automatically installing a base operating system on the mainframe system, performing information-gathering of an existing mainframe computer system, using the information to recreate the environment settings of the existing system, and providing a series of directives typically required of a skilled mainframe computer systems programmer for an IPL. By preparing a mainframe computer system to automatically perform an IPL, and, thereafter, automating a series of configuration process to install optional products, the present invention decreases the amount of time and operator skill-level requirements for prior art mainframe computer operating system upgrades.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 18, 2005
Date of Patent:
October 18, 2011
Assignee:
Infinity Systems Software, Inc.
Inventors:
Thomas Amodio, Michael Wojtukiewicz, Robert Malitz
Abstract: The present invention preferably automates mainframe computer operating system upgrades by automatically installing a base operating system on the mainframe system, performing information-gathering of an existing mainframe computer system, using the information to recreate the environment settings of the existing system, and providing a series of directives typically required of a skilled mainframe computer systems programmer for an IPL. By preparing a mainframe computer system to automatically perform an IPL, and, thereafter, automating a series of configuration process to install optional products, the present invention decreases the amount of time and operator skill-level requirements for prior art mainframe computer operating system upgrades.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 2, 2002
Date of Patent:
March 20, 2007
Assignee:
Infinity Systems Software, Inc.
Inventors:
Thomas Amodio, Michael Wojtukiewicz, Robert Malitz