RE: Upgrading LDM to 6.6.2

• To: "Gilbert Sebenste" <sebenste@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <ldm-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
• Subject: RE: Upgrading LDM to 6.6.2
• From: "Robert Mullenax" <Robert.Mullenax@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
• Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 12:05:08 -0500

I don't want to get too far behind so I might switch over on one backup box 
after supporting our Spring Campaign in New Mexico.

I forgot about the no support for really old versions.  That's a good point.




-----Original Message-----
From: owner-ldm-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of Gilbert Sebenste
Sent: Tue 4/3/2007 11:42 AM
To: ldm-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: Upgrading LDM to 6.6.2
 
Hi Robert,

>> 4. Improved product throughput and less load on my machines. The latest
>> versions can handle really high volumes.
>
> I am 95% idle most of the time on 4-5 year old machines when I don't have 
> generation scripts going.  Of course you are ingesting many times more data 
> than I am.  I am sure this would be a help if we had enough bandwidth to 
> receive Level II radar data.

Also, I forgot the most important one we've been talking about:

5. Bad date stamps on products. This can be intermittent or full-time. 
Check your directories. If you see ones with bad dates on them...you need 
to upgrade.

>> I run this in a production environment where very high levels of stability
>> is demanded. Although yes, I do install the bleeding edge stuff, I figure
>> it is more than worth my time to find bugs and swat them before they hit
>> production as much as possible.
>
> I think everyone appreciates your testing efforts!

Thanks. :-)

>> In short...Gilbert tested...mother approved. :-D
> LOL! Thanks for the list, I appreciate it very much.  I don't think there is 
> a good enough reason for my situation to upgrade and risk trouble, so I'll 
> pass right now.

If you aren't bitten by these 6+ bugs, I'd leave it up to Steve to give 
the final nod. But remember,

6. Older LDM versions that cause problems aren't supported by UNIDATA.

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• References:
  • Re: Upgrading LDM to 6.6.2
    • From: Gilbert Sebenste
  • RE: Upgrading LDM to 6.6.2
    • From: Robert Mullenax
  • RE: Upgrading LDM to 6.6.2
    • From: Gilbert Sebenste