Thomas Kern <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> This is why I like having my 2ndlvl maintenance system on real >> volumes with real volsers. I can and will use it as a recovery >> system.
This is a very valid point which my method does not address. The way I define the systems volumes starting at cyl 1 they can only be IPL'd 2nd level. In my case this is not an issue because we have multiple different production VM systems that we can IPL. However, I have certainly been in situations where the production VM system was not IPLable for some reason so it has been more than useful having another system available to carry out repairs. While a build system can perform this function, I would prefer to have a more fully configured system for this purpose (IP or VTAM configured and active to allow more connectivity). If you are short of DASD and want to double up the function of recovery & maintenance systems then you cannot use my method but, if you can spare the DASD (3-5 volumes), have a separate recovery system because this will not be compromised when you are carrying out maintenance. Colin Allinson Technical Manager - VM Systems Support Operating Systems Services Amadeus Data Processing GmbH T: +49 (0)8122 43 4975 F: +49 (0)8122 43 3260 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.amadeus.com IMPORTANT - CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE - This e-mail is intended only for the use of the individual or entity shown above as addressees . It may contain information which is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable laws . If the reader of this transmission is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, printing, distribution, copying, disclosure or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify us by reply e-mail or using the address below and delete the message and any attachments from your system . Amadeus Data Processing GmbH Geschäftsführer: Eberhard Haag Sitz der Gesellschaft: Erding HR München 48 199 Berghamer Strasse 6 85435 Erding Germany
