Jon Obviously APPLY CHECK is standard practice, however this will only check the DDDEFs referenced by the FMID/PTF being applied in the current target zone.
The purpose of these "check DDDEF" utilities is to validate the entire CSI across multiple zones. Back in the day, I used to run them after cloning a CSI or performing ZONEEDIT functions. I found them especially useful at sites where the sysprog team might well be producing system software configurations for multiple customers. Rob Scott Rocket Software -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List <IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> On Behalf Of Jon Perryman Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 5:13 AM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: SMP/E and PATH existence EXTERNAL EMAIL On Fri, 6 Oct 2023 15:46:25 +0000, Rob Scott <rsc...@rocketsoftware.com> wrote: >This was precisely the reason for the original implementation of DDDEFCHK/PTH. > >Being able to quickly sniff-test the DDDEFs (across multiple >target/dlib zones) before an APPLY that might take many minutes was >deemed useful (well .. at least to me at the time...25 years ago) Is APPLY CHECK no longer standard practice when installing a PTF or product? Quackenbush says checking DDDEF's externally is unnecessary and will only take take the time required for APPLY CHECK. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN ================================ Rocket Software, Inc. and subsidiaries ■ 77 Fourth Avenue, Waltham MA 02451 ■ Main Office Toll Free Number: +1 855.577.4323 Contact Customer Support: https://my.rocketsoftware.com/RocketCommunity/RCEmailSupport Unsubscribe from Marketing Messages/Manage Your Subscription Preferences - http://www.rocketsoftware.com/manage-your-email-preferences Privacy Policy - http://www.rocketsoftware.com/company/legal/privacy-policy ================================ This communication and any attachments may contain confidential information of Rocket Software, Inc. All unauthorized use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify Rocket Software immediately and destroy all copies of this communication. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
