Consider device redirection using SMS. That is, when an application calls for tape it is transparently redirected to DASD.
AFAIK, 'virtual tape' is still physical tape. It is just a way to put many logical tape volumes on one physical tape volume in a way that is transparent to the application. Or am I not understanding what you want to do? -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lindy Mayfield Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 5:13 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: STARTIO macro doc Does anyone have (or know a link to) any documentation on STARTIO? Google gave up a hint that there was a SHARE presentation on it, but no links that I could find. I'm still thinking how one might create a virtual tape on DASD device on z/OS. Maybe STARTIO is the way to do it. Thanks, Lindy ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
