Frank, The standalone dump program cannot be placed on the sysres, but it can be on another CP-owned volume. Our convention is to place it on the first page volume.
Dennis O'Brien My computer beat me at chess, but it was no match for me in kickboxing. -----Original Message----- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:ib...@listserv.uark.edu] On Behalf Of Frank M. Ramaekers Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 08:34 To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: [IBMVM] Standalone dump procedure Let me get this straight: 1) The standalone dump program can be placed on disk 2) If placed on disk, it must use cylinder 0 3) VM disk allocation map is on cylinder 0 4) Therefore, the standalone dump program cannot be placed on a CP disk 5) Also, the dump cannot go to disk, a tape is required Have I read this right? Seems I'm back in the dark ages (as far as this is concerned). Frank M. Ramaekers Jr. Systems Programmer MCP, MCP+I, MCSE & RHCE American Income Life Insurance Co. Phone: (254)761-6649 1200 Wooded Acres Dr. Fax: (254)741-5777 Waco, Texas 76710 _____________________________________________________ This message contains information which is privileged and confidential and is solely for the use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any review, disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this in error, please destroy it immediately and notify us at privacy...@ailife.com.