The SMPWKDIR is a ddname in the JCL used to override the location
used for the temp file I thought. You also can use the SMPNTS ddname in
your job to override the location of the smpnts file system as in:
//SMPNTS DD PATHDISP=KEEP,
// PATH='/u/smpnts'
When you receive the order from IBM, they downloaded via FTP into the
smpnts file system and then it gets received into your SMP/E CSI and
other files as part of the RECEIVE process.
You really should take the time to go over the books and understand
the process to save you some time and grief, especially if doing z/OS
1.9 and it's your first time. That would my best advice (RTFM).
By the way, SMP/E 3.5 will make your compatability maintenance a lot
easier with the new FIXCAT feature. Check it out.
Stan
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From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Eric Bielefeld
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 9:33 AM
To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU
Subject: Re: enlarging SMPNTS
Hi Kurt,
I've never heard of the SMPWKDIR DD before. I assume that is in the
Global zone? I looked at both our Global and Target MVS zones and it
wasn't defined. We are still z/OS 1.7 and SMP 3.4.
By the way - what is the SMPNTS? I am trying to figure out exactly how
our system is set up, so I can set up maintenance. I noticed an OMVS
file with the name of OMVS.SMPE.SMPNTS. I assume that is the file in
question that was filling up. I see this file is catalogued on one of
our systems, but not the other. It isn't mounted on either system.
I am just starting a project to upgrade to z/OS 1.9. First, I have to
install all of the compatibility maintenance. But, before I can do
that, I have to set up the system to do maintenance.
Eric
---- Kurt Quackenbush <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I assume you're using the SMP/E RECEIVE FROMNETWORK command. If so,
you
> can resubmit the job step in its entirety without change. SMP/E will
> detect all the files have already been downloaded and will not
download
> them again.
>
> You should also look into SMPWKDIR. This DD statement or DDDEF entry
> identifies a work directory where SMP/E will expand the pax archive
> files. If you specify such a work directory which is separate from
your
> SMPNTS directory, then you do not need to enlarge your SMPNTS.
>
> Kurt Quackenbush -- IBM, SMP/E Development
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