Messages and Codes (was SMP/E API GIM52801)

2005-07-31 Thread R.S.
It's very good that we have Messages and Codes, no doubt. However sometimes after one read the explanation he could be completely confused. I'm mean those meesages which suggest problems with OS CVOL (I'm too young to remember it), or use terms completely incomprehensible for beginners. No

Re: HLASM FLAG(PAGE0) and IBM Macros

2005-07-31 Thread Edward E. Jaffe
Keith E. Moe wrote: There are a fair number of IBM Macros (and ISV Macros as well) that generate message ASMA309W when you use the FLAG(PAGE0) option (mostly by specifying the register in the "index" position instead of the "base" position). RACF has taken an APAR to fix their Macros. They

Re: HLASM FLAG(PAGE0) and IBM Macros

2005-07-31 Thread Paul Gilmartin
In a recent note, Edward E. Jaffe said: > Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2005 08:42:50 -0700 > > Keith E. Moe wrote: > > " position). RACF has taken an APAR to fix their Macros. > > other. What is the APAR number? Is it FIN for release 8? > ??? The rationale of FIN is to avoid pre-announcing feat

Re: HLASM FLAG(PAGE0) and IBM Macros

2005-07-31 Thread Edward E. Jaffe
Paul Gilmartin wrote: Since the FIN latency now is 24 months (even if it were the old 18 months) there's little chance it will make 1.8. No. The old FIN latency was 12-18 months. The new wording is "... within the next 24 months". There is still *plenty* of time for FINs to make release 8.

Re: HLASM FLAG(PAGE0) and IBM Macros

2005-07-31 Thread Paul Gilmartin
On Sun, 31 Jul 2005 11:54:54 -0700, Edward E. Jaffe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I stand corrected. Weekend innumeracy. I understand that resolutions to FIN APARs have appeared in beta releases scant weeks after closure. Likely customers with direct experience are not at liberty to discuss. It's

Re: HLASM FLAG(PAGE0) and IBM Macros

2005-07-31 Thread Edward E. Jaffe
Paul Gilmartin wrote: I understand that resolutions to FIN APARs have appeared in beta releases scant weeks after closure. Likely customers with direct experience are not at liberty to discuss. It's likely in such cases that IBM had discovered the defect independently and already had a repair

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2005-07-31 Thread Craig Kittendorf
Hi, I read the message manual but still don't know. What is the following trying to tell me? IOS000I 0920,B1,CMD,C2,0200,,**,,JFIMERGE 592 8040202704202010(B320)(4100C2FF)8E0F95944896 IOS000I 0920,B1,CMD,C2,0200,,**,M00164,JFIMERGE 593

Re: How can I convert ER diagram into SQL QUERY

2005-07-31 Thread Fenner, Jim
Srinivas, (i) You must have database specialists who created these tables and designed their foreign keys, indexes, partitioning etc in the first place. See them for advice. If your organisation happens to possess a tool that would, as you request, "convert ER diagram into SQL QUERY", then they pr

Re: CKD commands and PDS writing

2005-07-31 Thread Tony Babonas
Colleagues, this has been one of the most enjoyable threads I have ever read in my 5 years of lurking. It sounds like it's not done yet so after saying my minimal piece I'll shut up and continue to lurk in enjoyment. For the record, here's the attributes I've found so appealing: 1. 99.9 % facts.

Re: Wild Branch Diagnosis (Was: Five Digit Device Numbers)

2005-07-31 Thread Tom Schmidt
On Fri, 29 Jul 2005 15:25:49 -0700, Edward E. Jaffe wrote: ...snipped... >For example, ,'BC 15,0(0,0)' will definitely go to location zero and >leave no linkage trail in a register. How would you even code (on >purpose or by accident) a BRC or BRCL to branch to location zero? Here's a manufactured

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2005-07-31 Thread Ed Finnell
In a message dated 7/31/2005 5:59:49 P.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The job appeared to work otherwise. Should I be concerned? >> What type device is 920? I guess a tape, maybe a 3490. What else was running? How busy was the system? What are the MIH values for 920

Re: Wild Branch Diagnosis (Was: Five Digit Device Numbers)

2005-07-31 Thread Edward E. Jaffe
Tom Schmidt wrote: On Fri, 29 Jul 2005 15:25:49 -0700, Edward E. Jaffe wrote: ...snipped... For example, ,'BC 15,0(0,0)' will definitely go to location zero and leave no linkage trail in a register. How would you even code (on purpose or by accident) a BRC or BRCL to branch to location zero?

Re: How can I convert ER diagram into SQL QUERY

2005-07-31 Thread Srinivas_Pasumarthi
Hi Jim, Thanks a lot for the information. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fenner, Jim Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 4:41 AM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: How can I convert ER diagram into SQL QUERY Srinivas, (i) You mu

Re: Command Reject

2005-07-31 Thread Edward E. Jaffe
Craig Kittendorf wrote: Hi, I read the message manual but still don't know. What is the following trying to tell me? IOS000I 0920,B1,CMD,C2,0200,,**,,JFIMERGE 592 8040202704202010(B320)(4100C2FF)8E0F95944896 IOS000I 0920,B1,CMD,C2,0200,,*