Steve,
No, you don't need to set up any PROP or VM:Operator action
routines to interface VM:Tape with IBM 3494. VM:Tape communicates directly
with the RMSMASTR virtual machine to accomplish tape mounts ... no automation is
required.
Hmm ... I wasn't aware of the documentation you've
referenced, but at this point it is completely obsolete and you can ignore
it.
JR (Steven)
Imler
CA
Senior Software Engineer
Tel: +1 703 708
3479
Fax: +1 703 708
3267
From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Gentry
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 09:17 AM
To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU
Subject: Re: Tape, DFSMS/VM and RMS
I've read this part of the CA manual and it seemed pretty straight forward. I guess the part I'm curious about is the VM/IBM side of things.
I came across one doc. and it dedicated a Chap. to VM:Tape. It talks about setting up a programmable operator to intercept the
mount requests and then issue the proper 3494 mount commands. Is this still needed? Does CA supply the pieces to plug into
the programmable operator? I've contacted CA support and am waiting for a reply. They have been very helpful.
Steve G.
| "Imler, Steven J"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent by: The IBM z/VM Operating System <IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU> 05/05/2006 07:12 AM | To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU cc: Subject: Re: Tape, DFSMS/VM and RMS |
After following Les' recommendations for installing and customizing the
RMS component of DFSMS/VM, review and follow the instructions in the
VM:Tape System Administrator's Guide; Appendix D, IBM Tape Library Data
Server.
Those steps will guide you to:
--> Update your VMTAPE CONFIG file
--> Update the DFSMS/VM DGTAUTH DATA file
--> Ensure that the VM:Tape virtual machine is LINKED and ACCESSED
to the DFSMS "run disk" (usually the DFSMS 1B5 minidisk)
--> Issue a VMTAPE START RMS command
--> Issue a VMTAPE SET LOCATION command if needed
If you have more questions, please call CA's VM Customer Support ...
JR (Steven) Imler
CA
Senior Software Engineer
Tel: +1 703 708 3479
Fax: +1 703 708 3267
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
-----Original Message-----
From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Les Geer (607-429-3580)
Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 10:52 PM
To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU
Subject: VM:Tape, DFSMS/VM and RMS
>I'm at a point where I'm trying to figure out what specific pieces are
>needed to get the items listed in the subject line above
>and a 3494 to work together. This is the first time I've worked with a
>3494, DFSMS/VM and RMS. I've read some of the manuals,
>both IBM and CA, and am a little confused as to what needs to be
config'd
>on each of the products listed..
>
You will want to install the RMS component of DFSMS/VM (RMSONLY)
then follow setup information in chapter 2 of the RMS User's Guide.
Best Regards,
Les Geer
IBM z/VM and Linux Development
