Richard, You asked thought provoking questions, but didn't answer mine. What is the compelling reason to use virtual volumes? Offsite copypools and certain restorability of the TSM database are essential. Thank you for spotlighting those points. However, I can do those without virtual volumes. Right? What circumstances make virtual volumes helpful, preferable or necessary? TSM development designed and built them for a reason. What is the reason?
This is not a rhetorical question. I am hoping someone will turn this light bulb on for me. With best wishes, Keith Arbogast