> -----Original Message-----
> From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List On Behalf Of Rick Fochtman
>
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> I once accidently swapped INDDn with OUTDDn with *predictable*
results. ;)
> It was one of the longest 5 minutes in my life to fix things... 8-D
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> BTDTGTSS. Makes you really religious about checking twice, doesn't it?
>
> Be safe: Use DBSYNC and follow directions SCRUPULOUSLY. This is a
> situation where haste not only makes waste; it can also lead to ulcers
> and the tearing of hair and gnashing of teeth. In extreme cases, it
> could lead to promotion... to the sidewalk. I saw it happen and was
> called in as a consultant to untangle the mess. Not pretty.
>
> I may be overstating this, but I feel that the RACF database should be
> treated as a critical resource, like the master catalog. and with more
> care, if that's possible.
Indeed. As far as I'm aware, the system simply will not function
without a viable master catalog. But it *will* function (for the
minimum value[1] of "function") without a viable RACF database.
[1] The system can (eventually) complete an IPL with RACF running in
"failsoft" mode.
-jc-
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