If a mass migration/conversion tool is used someone will need to become
familiar with the product and the mass migration method. The team members
should consult the product documentation related to their responsibilities and
run the sample conversion.
The functions and responsibilities of each member of the team depend to some
extent on local conditions. The following sections describe, in general terms, the
tasks each member may perform.
3.2.2.1 Project Manager
The project manager manages the project as a whole, selecting the key
resources, both technical and non-technical, required for the project. The project
manager should posses the appropriate project management skills and should
have current knowledge of project management techniques and tools. The
project manager could be a systems programmer or technical manager who is
knowledgeable in:
1. OS/390
2. The mass migration tool
3. The applications to be converted
4. VSE
The project manager′s tasks and responsibilities include:
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Managing and controlling the migration project
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Acting as a liaison between the migration team and others within the I/S
organization
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Drawing up migration specifications
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Designing migration procedures
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Tracking migration schedules and assigning necessary resources
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Determining any conversion tool customization
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Planning and preparing for the OS/390 production switchover
3.2.2.2 Systems Programmers
The systems programmers help the project manager to design migration
procedures. They must resolve technical problems related to the local
implementation of both VSE and OS/390; therefore, they must be familiar with
both VSE and OS/390. Their tasks and responsibilities include:
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Helping to design the specifications for the migration
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Helping the project manager design the migration procedures
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Installing and customizing any conversions tools
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Analyzing and solving conversion problems
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Preparing for the OS/390 production switchover
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Assisting with OS/390 operations
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