>The DASD is so fast any more that we don't think it is worth the time to do >defrags on volumes.
DASD performance is NOT the only reason for defrags, not that it's one to worry about anymore. What about files restricted to single volumes (PDS[E])? Small storage groups? Volumes with such small free extents that nothing can be allocated? If you're fortunate to not have any of these, then I guess there is no reason for defrag, at all. But, ... - Too busy driving to stop for gas! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
