Question concerning Master Catalog Compare
A colleague has posed the following question: Any idea how to compare an old and new master catalogue to find out what is missing in the new one? I had to have done this last time I put up a system but can’t find any doc. Mainstar doesn’t seem to have anything. There are SYS1 datasets that are not IBM that I need to add to the new master for z/OS 1.11 Any and all suggestions welcomed. Thank You, Dave O'Brien NIH Contractor -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Question concerning Master Catalog Compare
O'Brien, David W. [C] , NIH/CIT obrie...@mail.nih.gov wrote in message news:ff2686d06908c048b49f57240770b5cf01b58cc...@nihmlbx01.nih.gov... A colleague has posed the following question: Any idea how to compare an old and new master catalogue to find out what is missing in the new one? I had to have done this last time I put up a system but can't find any doc. Mainstar doesn't seem to have anything. There are SYS1 datasets that are not IBM that I need to add to the new master for z/OS 1.11 Any and all suggestions welcomed. Thank You, Dave O'Brien We do so weekly by taking a LISTC and using SAS to compare the contents and do other checks. Kees. ** For information, services and offers, please visit our web site: http://www.klm.com. This e-mail and any attachment may contain confidential and privileged material intended for the addressee only. If you are not the addressee, you are notified that no part of the e-mail or any attachment may be disclosed, copied or distributed, and that any other action related to this e-mail or attachment is strictly prohibited, and may be unlawful. If you have received this e-mail by error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, and delete this message. Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij NV (KLM), its subsidiaries and/or its employees shall not be liable for the incorrect or incomplete transmission of this e-mail or any attachments, nor responsible for any delay in receipt. Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V. (also known as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines) is registered in Amstelveen, The Netherlands, with registered number 33014286 ** -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Question concerning Master Catalog Compare
Dave, A colleague has posed the following question: Any idea how to compare an old and new master catalogue to find out what is missing in the new one? I had to have done this last time I put up a system but can’t find any doc. Mainstar doesn’t seem to have anything. There are SYS1 datasets that are not IBM that I need to add to the new master for z/OS 1.11 Any and all suggestions welcomed. You could use sample program IGGCSILC to produce a flat file of the records in each catalog and then run the files through your favorite compare program. Regards, John -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Question concerning Master Catalog Compare
Hi Dave, T-REX by Dino Software has the ability to compare and synchronize two separate catalogs (usercatalog or master catalog). Simulate, record type, update type (add, delete, merge and replace), and other selection/update criteria can be specified. A logical comparison is performed between matching records rather than a physical comparison (i.e. multiple aliases relating to the same usercatalog or nonvsam entry can reside at different offsets in the physical record without incurring a mismatch ((as long as all the aliases are there relating to the correct component)). Typically when you are building a new master catalog, you clone the current one. There can be any number of days, weeks, or months before migrating to the new system (new master catalog). You must remember to apply all updates (new aliases, VSAM, nonVSAM, etc) to the new master catalog as well as the old one until the switch is made. LISTCATs are usually run just before the switch and the two catalogs are visually compared. The COMPARE and SYNCH commands allow you to logically compare two catalogs and optionally synchronize the contents of the target BCS. Best regards, Blair Blair Svihra Dino-Software Corporation 800-480-DINO www.dino-software.com Dino-Software Utilities T-REX - Superior catalog management tool inclusive of HSM Tape audits REORGadon - First REORG While-OPEN tool for HSM Teradon - First ever OnLine REPRO MERGECAT utility Xtinct - DASD Data purge RTD - DASD Real Time Defrag DAL - Analysis for Legato in an easy to view format -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of O'Brien, David W. (NIH/CIT) [C] Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 11:30 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Question concerning Master Catalog Compare A colleague has posed the following question: Any idea how to compare an old and new master catalogue to find out what is missing in the new one? I had to have done this last time I put up a system but can't find any doc. Mainstar doesn't seem to have anything. There are SYS1 datasets that are not IBM that I need to add to the new master for z/OS 1.11 Any and all suggestions welcomed. Thank You, Dave O'Brien NIH Contractor -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Question concerning Master Catalog Compare
-Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of O'Brien, David W. (NIH/CIT) [C] Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 10:30 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Question concerning Master Catalog Compare A colleague has posed the following question: Any idea how to compare an old and new master catalogue to find out what is missing in the new one? I had to have done this last time I put up a system but can't find any doc. Mainstar doesn't seem to have anything. There are SYS1 datasets that are not IBM that I need to add to the new master for z/OS 1.11 Any and all suggestions welcomed. I cheat. I use a simple LISTC command on both catalogs. I then parse that out using REXX. Or you could use IGGCSI00. But I consider that to be overkill for me. -- John McKown Systems Engineer IV IT Administrative Services Group HealthMarkets(r) 9151 Boulevard 26 * N. Richland Hills * TX 76010 (817) 255-3225 phone * (817)-961-6183 cell john.mck...@healthmarkets.com * www.HealthMarkets.com Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message may contain confidential or proprietary information. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. HealthMarkets(r) is the brand name for products underwritten and issued by the insurance subsidiaries of HealthMarkets, Inc. -The Chesapeake Life Insurance Company(r), Mid-West National Life Insurance Company of TennesseeSM and The MEGA Life and Health Insurance Company.SM -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Question concerning Master Catalog Compare
Actually, you can do a fair amount with Mainstar's DIAGNOSE options. Dave Gibney Information Technology Services Washington State University -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of O'Brien, David W. (NIH/CIT) [C] Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:30 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Question concerning Master Catalog Compare A colleague has posed the following question: Any idea how to compare an old and new master catalogue to find out what is missing in the new one? I had to have done this last time I put up a system but can't find any doc. Mainstar doesn't seem to have anything. There are SYS1 datasets that are not IBM that I need to add to the new master for z/OS 1.11 Any and all suggestions welcomed. Thank You, Dave O'Brien NIH Contractor -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Question concerning Master Catalog Compare
On Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:30:15 -0400, O'Brien, David W. (NIH/CIT) [C] wrote: Any idea how to compare an old and new master catalogue to find out what is missing in the new one? Try Alastair Gray's MCNVTCAT-replacement (CBT Tape File 542): RCNVTCAT oldcat newcat Norbert Friemel -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
Re: Question concerning Master Catalog Compare
If you have Mainstar Catalog Recovery Plus or T-Rex from dino software, you can do that easily. Otherwise you will have to use manual methods to compare catalogs. Take a look at the IGGCSILC on SAMPLIB. Natarajan On 3/22/2010 at 8:30 AM, in message ff2686d06908c048b49f57240770b5cf01b58cc...@nihmlbx01.nih.gov, O'Brien, David W. (NIH/CIT) [C] obrie...@mail.nih.gov wrote: A colleague has posed the following question: Any idea how to compare an old and new master catalogue to find out what is missing in the new one? I had to have done this last time I put up a system but can’t find any doc. Mainstar doesn’t seem to have anything. There are SYS1 datasets that are not IBM that I need to add to the new master for z/OS 1.11 Any and all suggestions welcomed. Thank You, Dave O'Brien NIH Contractor -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html NOTICE OF CONFIDENTIALITY The information contained in this communication, including but not limited to any accompanying document(s) and/or attachment(s), is privileged and confidential and is intended solely for the above-named individual(s). If you are not the intended recipient, please be advised that any distribution, copying, disclosure, and/or use of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. If you received this communication in error, please destroy all copies of the communication, whether in electronic or hard copy format, and immediately contact the Security Office at EdFund at (916) 526-7539 or securityoff...@edfund.org. Thank you. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
