> I wrote a report including the points mentioned above and some more (I/O
> performance, raw devices, quick etherchannel, easy expansion as they are
> targeting a p520, mksysb, LPAR, dynamic reconfiguration) but would like
> to hear from you if I forgot something really big that could be "the
> point" in such a decision.

We use Unix sytems (HP and IBM) for all our major database systems, TSM
servers,
etc.  So, my opinion is obviously in favor or the AIX system.

But . . . .

If they have little to no Unix experience then I'd be worried about
the learning curve to managing a Unix system, and, the long
term problems of maintaining that knowledge.  I think your
report should address these issues. It's not "hard", but it will
requirement a committment from management to plan and allow for this.

Rick


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