We’ve been shared ZFS for quite awhile now.  If you wish to reach out off-list 
I’ll be glad to do a back-and forth.




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Dave Jousma

Vice President | Director, Technology Engineering

Fifth Third Bank | 1830 East Paris Ave, SE | Grand Rapids, MI 49546






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Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Subject: Shared ZFS

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The environment is currently running z/OS V3.1 and we plan to implement a 
shared zFS file system across our SYSPLEX of four LPARs.
I am seeking step-by-step accounts from anyone who has completed a similar 
implementation.
Background and findings so far:

  *   We have a SYSPLEX with four LPARs.
  *   Preliminary research indicates the following items must be addressed:
     *   SYSPLEX root file system configuration
     *   System-specific file system configuration on each LPAR
     *   Creation and allocation of the CDS.
     *   BPX parameters update - SYSPLEX(YES) SYSNAME(&SYSNAME) AUTOMOVE.
Questions and primary concern:

  *   What is the recommended sequence of events to enable shared zFS in a 
SYSPLEX?
  *   Do all LPARs have to be updated or IPLed simultaneously to enable 
sharing, or can this be accomplished by updating one LPAR at a time?
  *   Is it safe to leave the current zFS filesystems in place and then 
unmount/remount the filesystems to change sharing modes when the shared 
configuration is ready?

Thank You




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