Lizette, My recommendation is a common pool, especially if you are using logical volume sizes greater than 3390-9s. I cannot think of a good reason for a separate pool. Also, assuming KSDS here, I would work on the goal of making VSAMEF the default. Otherwise, you remain in the filtlist updating game.
One of the major benefits to Extended Format is System Managed Buffering (SMB). We are in the process of trying to get all KSDS to be EF so that we can get rid of an ISV product that does buffering. Bob Richards -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lizette Koehler Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 12:50 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: VSAM Extended Format and DFSMS I am just starting to have to added support for VSAM EF in our environment. I was wondering if there was any consensus as to what to do with them. Do you have them in their own pool? Do you combine them in a common pool? I have the data class already set up. I am having the users code the DATACLAS(VSAMEF) in their VSAM control cards. I will put them in a filtlist if needed, however, I only have 2 requests currently so it is managable. Any recommendataions are appreciated. Lizette ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html LEGAL DISCLAIMER The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. SunTrust and Seeing beyond money are federally registered service marks of SunTrust Banks, Inc. [ST:XCL] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
