>>and have everyone use DISP=SHR unless they really need to update the dataset.
>Disagree! >Too generic. > >This one has nothing to do with shared DASD! >It is also an issue within a single system. > >What if you want a consistant copy with no updates while you are reading? I was thinking more in context of loadlib concatenations. If someone in our shop wants to update a file without getting exclusive control, I will be happy to supply the rails and build the fire to heat up the tar. Regards, John ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
