I've renamed spool volumes several times, four or more years ago, but a force start was required. I don't recall whether it was VM/ESA or z/VM. I would recommend a spool backup before attempting it. And if it is for a production system, then schedule enough time to reload spool, if necessary.
________________________________ From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Schuh, Richard Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 2:36 PM To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: Re: CPOWNED Devices Yes, but an experiment using those areas does not necessarily translate to renaming of a spool volume. It would seem reasonable that renaming would be OK, but it doesn't hurt to hear it from the Oracle. Regards, Richard Schuh ________________________________ From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Bates Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 1:29 PM To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: Re: CPOWNED Devices I don't believe that will cause any problems. I've done it recently with the checkpoint and warm start areas (renamed the volume they are on) and was able to come up without a problem and find all my spool files. As long as the volumes remain in the same slots, you should be fine. Bob Bates Enterprise Hosting Services - Enterprise Virtualization - z/VM and z/Linux <http://ehs.homestead.wellsfargo.com/Mainframe/zSS/zSE/zVM-zLinux/Pages/ default.aspx> w. (469)892-6660 c. (214) 907-5071 "This message may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the addressee or authorized to receive this for the addressee, you must not use, copy, disclose, or take any action based on this message or any information herein. If you have received this message in error, please advise the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete this message. Thank you for your cooperation." ________________________________ From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Schuh, Richard Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 2:59 PM To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: CPOWNED Devices Will it kill spool if I 1. Reliable a spool disk and 2. Chnge the entry in the cpowned list, replacing the old volser with the new? Regards, Richard Schuh
