Alan, thanks for spotting that. I inherited this system, so I am still sorting out what is where.
is there a manual that explains how to code DTCPARMS ? prg Phillip Gramly Systems Programmer Communications Data Group Champaign, IL > > There's your error. You copied the stack class definition to your SYSTEM > DTCPARMS and changed it. Don't do that. When you alter a class > definition, it applies to ALL instances of :class.stack. VSWITCH > controllers are :class.stack. > > 1. Move those :vctc tags to your :nick.TCPIP :type.server definition. > 2. Remove the :nick.stack :type.class definition from SYSTEM DTCPARMS. > > > > is my VSWCTRL1 trying to COUPLE to SP4? > > > but then, why isn't trying to COUPLE to SP2TEST as well? > > If a :vctc. fails, the whole process comes to a stop. > > > > can i have a separate DCTPARMS just for my VSWITCH controllers ? > > You can, but there's no need. > > Alan Altmark > z/VM Development > IBM Endicott >