ABCs of z/OS System Programming: Volume 5 - May 2011

2011-05-13 Thread Edward Jaffe
http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks/pdfs/sg246985.pdf -- Edward E Jaffe Phoenix Software International, Inc 831 Parkview Drive North El Segundo, CA 90245 310-338-0400 x318 edja...@phoenixsoftware.com http://www.phoenixsoftware.com/

Re: ABCs of z/OS System Programming: Volume 5 - May 2011

2011-05-13 Thread Alvaro Guirao Lopez
Thanks for the info :-) 2011/5/13 Edward Jaffe edja...@phoenixsoftware.com http://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks/pdfs/sg246985.pdf -- Edward E Jaffe Phoenix Software International, Inc 831 Parkview Drive North El Segundo, CA 90245 310-338-0400 x318 edja...@phoenixsoftware.com

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2011-05-13 Thread James Obrizok
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Re: Truly ignorant VSAM question

2011-05-13 Thread Kenneth J. Kripke
You had made mention of some tips and reference material. One RedBook publication that gives a fairly good overview of VSAM is Vsam Demystified. Also, if you look at the publications DFSMS Using Data Sets Document Number SC26-7410-10 This will help in understanding the structure of a VSAM

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2011-05-13 Thread Randy Barnett
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Re: Truly ignorant VSAM question

2011-05-13 Thread John McKown
There are 4 different types of VSAM files. The most common is the KSDS (Keyed Sequential Data Set). I assume that is the one you're interested in. For completeness, there is also: the ESDS (Entry Sequenced) which is basically like a sequential file; the RRDS (Relative Record) in which each record

Re: non-module-PDS and VLF

2011-05-13 Thread Hunkeler Peter (KIUP 4)
Is DLF an option to cache the member data? DLF is for Hiperbatch (only, IIRC). Hiperbatch can keep data sets in memory if the data is accessed via QSAM or VSAM (no PDS Members). You would need to move your data from a PDS member into a PS data set, setup Hiperbatch and start DLF. See the

DFSORT E35 problem

2011-05-13 Thread daver++
I'm running into a weird problem with an E35 sort exit under DFSORT REL 14.0. Every time the exit executes, it has completely reset itself. From variables to files that have to be reopened with each new record. I previously developed on a z/VSE system, and I took my object code from there and

Re: non-module-PDS and VLF

2011-05-13 Thread Shmuel Metz (Seymour J.)
In 1172756478.595508.1305191624118.javamail.ngm...@webmail10.arcor-online.net, on 05/12/2011 at 11:13 AM, Monika Amiss monika.am...@arcor.de said: we habe a PDS with some members (no modules but characters) which is rarely updated. Can I put this Dataset in LLA and VLF (with FREEZE option)

migrated dataset size

2011-05-13 Thread CUNY Yann
Hi all, We have to estimate the size of migrated datasets. How could we do ? Thanks, in advance. Regards. Ce message est confidentiel; Son contenu ne represente en aucun cas un engagement de la part de AXA Technology Services (AXA Tech) sous reserve de tout accord conclu par ecrit

Re: migrated dataset size

2011-05-13 Thread Mike Schwab
Since many mainframe files are fixed number of columns for each field, many mainframe files will compress at a average 4:1 ratio, vs ASCII delimited files which average a 2:1 ratio. Each file will vary. If you have an HSM backup of a particular file, it should be the same size as the migrated

Migration Webcast

2011-05-13 Thread John Eells
If you are planning to migrate from z/OS R10 or R11 to R12, you might find this free webcast useful: Accelerate your migration to z/OS V1R12, presented by Marna Walle. The webcast is scheduled for Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 11:00AM EDT. (You should log on a bit early, by 10:45AM EDT).

Re: DFSORT E35 problem

2011-05-13 Thread Frank Yaeger
daver on IBM Mainframe Discussion List IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu wrote on 05/13/2011 06:44:58 AM: I'm running into a weird problem with an E35 sort exit under DFSORT REL 14.0. Every time the exit executes, it has completely reset itself. From variables to files that have to be reopened with each new

Re: DFSORT E35 problem

2011-05-13 Thread John McKown
Frank may correct me on this, but this problem sounds similar to one I had with a different product. It was calling a COBOL subroutine, but was not setting up an LE environment (due to an error on my part). So each invocation of the subroutine created and destroyed the LE environment, leading to a

Re: DFSORT E35 problem

2011-05-13 Thread Frank Yaeger
John McKown on IBM Mainframe Discussion List IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu wrote on 05/13/2011 08:55:00 AM: Frank may correct me on this, but this problem sounds similar to one I had with a different product. It was calling a COBOL subroutine, but was not setting up an LE environment (due to an error on

Re: DFSORT E35 problem

2011-05-13 Thread daver++
It is a COBOL exit, and the COBEXIT=COB2 took care of it! Thanks so much for the help John. And thank you Frank for offering your assistance on an outdated product, I really appreciate it! Original Message Subject: Re: DFSORT E35 problem From: John McKown joa...@swbell.net

Re: Trademarks (was: Under z/OS Unix)

2011-05-13 Thread Ron Hawkins
What about IBM? -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Pearce, Colin E Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2011 12:05 PM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: [IBM-MAIN] Trademarks (was: Under z/OS Unix) And Ims, Ispf, Ismf

Re: migrated dataset size

2011-05-13 Thread Lizette Koehler
Hi all, We have to estimate the size of migrated datasets. How could we do ? Will this do what you want? If you do an HLIST dsn(/) MCDS you will get the following DSN=STC04522.D2011019.T085437 MIGVOL=300751 DSO=PS SDSP=NO LAST REF=11/01/23 MIG=11/03/17 TRKS=030 2K BLKS=

Re: Copying tapes with 256K blocksizes

2011-05-13 Thread Ed Gould
From: Rick Fochtman rfocht...@ync.net To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Sent: Thu, May 12, 2011 2:21:15 PM Subject: Re: Copying tapes with 256K blocksizes -SNIP --unsnip-- Does the name TAPE

Re: Truly ignorant VSAM question

2011-05-13 Thread John McKown
I assume you mean a VSAM KSDS. That is a keyed VSAM file. VDAM also has ESDS (entry sequenced, aka sequential ), RRDS (relative number, fixed sized record length ), VRRDS (relative number, variable length records ), and LINEAR. The key for a KSDS VSAM dataset is part of the record itself. That

Re: DFSORT E35 problem

2011-05-13 Thread Frank Yaeger
daver on IBM Mainframe Discussion List IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu wrote on 05/13/2011 09:35:15 AM: It is a COBOL exit, and the COBEXIT=COB2 took care of it! Thanks so much for the help John. And thank you Frank for offering your assistance on an outdated product, I really appreciate it! I'm glad to

Re: Copying tapes with 256K blocksizes

2011-05-13 Thread Rick Fochtman
-snip--- Rick: When I first saw your suggestion I almost lost my lunch:(: I guess you are serious.. I would never in 1000 years suggest IEHMOVE to anyone (even an enemy). My use of it dropped to zero back in the 1980's. It

Re: Aw: Re: non-module-PDS and VLF

2011-05-13 Thread Ed Gould
Follow up to this question. Has anyone put the ISPF (load libs) in VLF and found it to help TSO response time? Ed From: Monika Amiss monika.am...@arcor.de To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Sent: Thu, May 12, 2011 4:32:13 AM Subject: Aw: Re: non-module-PDS and VLF

Re: Copying tapes with 256K blocksizes

2011-05-13 Thread Ed Gould
From: Rick Fochtman rfocht...@ync.net To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Sent: Fri, May 13, 2011 3:32:34 PM Subject: Re: Copying tapes with 256K blocksizes -unsnip IIRC, IEHMOVE was a programming

Re: Aw: Re: non-module-PDS and VLF

2011-05-13 Thread Mark Zelden
On Fri, 13 May 2011 13:33:35 -0700, Ed Gould ps2...@yahoo.com wrote: Follow up to this question. Has anyone put the ISPF (load libs) in VLF and found it to help TSO response time? Ed For many years. They are in the LNKLST, so they get LLA and VLF benefit. I put other ISPLLIBs in the LNKLST

Re: Omon/Epilog question

2011-05-13 Thread Walter Medenbach
The same commands can be used in batch mode Walter Medenbach Performance Analyst IBM Australia On Thu, May 12, 2011 at 2:44 PM, Cobe Xu cob...@gmail.com wrote: Hi list, How to use archived EDS (regardless active ones in EDSLIST) when involve EPILOG in batch mode? In panel mode, I know DAT

Re: Migration Webcast

2011-05-13 Thread Shane Ginnane
Hmmm - that would be 01:00 Thurs AEST ... yawn Let's hope their site is back up in time. It's not responding to pings at present, and when it was (on a Linux machine) privoxy blocked (presumably) the redirections they are using to get to (e.g) the FAQ page. Found a Windows machine to check

Re: Migration Webcast

2011-05-13 Thread Shane Ginnane
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Re: Aw: Re: non-module-PDS and VLF

2011-05-13 Thread Ed Gould
Mark: Well I for one put all ISPF modules in LPALST and there are very few (last time I checked anyway) not rent ISPF modules. I consider that cheaper and a lot less cumbersome than VLF. I was at one place and they had a good size turnover of Sysprogs and none of them even thought about VLF

Re: Migration Webcast

2011-05-13 Thread Shane Ginnane
For those interested, despite not being listed as a supported O/S, it seems you should be able to view this on Linux. If you happen to have installed such monstrosities as flash and javascript. I keep one such system (normally locked away in a dark cupboard), and was able to pass (all) the system