DFSMShsm SETSYS BACKUP(DASD)

2020-10-07 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi There, I have set the HSM BACKUP to DASD, and disabled the tape handling parameters except for SETSYS NOUSERUNITTABLE which remains as is. However, an HBACK command keeps allocating a tape for the backup. A backup volume is added as: ADDVOL HSMBK0 UNIT(3390) BACKUP(DAILY) Not sure

Tracking the SHR options changes made to a VSAM file

2020-09-16 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, Is it possible to track the changes made to VSAM file attributes via the SMF records? If so, what do I look out for? I used the DAF program to see the updates/changes/alters, but was unable to spot the required information. Please assist if possible. Regards

Re: ADR137E - FILTERDD

2020-04-18 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
CATALOG - > OUTDDNAME( - > OUTVOL1 - >) - >RENAMEUNCONDITIONAL(Y) - > TGTALLOC(SOURCE) - > ADMINISTRATOR - > WAIT(2,2) > /* > > -Original Message- > From: IBM Mainframe Discussi

ADR137E - FILTERDD

2020-04-17 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, I need assistance with abend code ADR137E and the FILTERDD keyword. This abend code points to the fact that more than 255 entries are specified in a INCLUDE statement. The DFSMSdss manual says that the FILTERDD keyword must be specified - but I cannot find a sample JCL that contains the

Re: zHyperlink and Synchronous replication

2019-10-22 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Of Buckton, T. (Theo) Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 5:20 AM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: zHyperlink and Synchronous replication This email originated from outside of the organization. Hi, How does synchronous replication of DB2 data affect the effectiveness of zHyperlink? The storage

zHyperlink and Synchronous replication

2019-10-22 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, How does synchronous replication of DB2 data affect the effectiveness of zHyperlink? The storage array and the mainframe is within the 150m distance, however our DR site is way beyond this distance. Regards Theo Nedbank disclaimer and confidentiality notice: This

DADSM/CVAF

2019-06-12 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, How is the parameter CVAFDIR ACCESS=WRITE implemented? Any links to documentation explaining the implementation? Regards Nedbank Group Limited Internal Use Only Nedbank disclaimer and confidentiality notice: This email may contain information that is confidential,

Hybrid SMS Storage Group - Database

2019-06-11 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, Is there a possibility of performance degradation if SSD storage is added to SMS storage group that consists mainly of 15K SAS storage. Database tables are written to the storage group. We use a Dynamic Provisioning pool at disk subsystem level. Regards Nedbank Group Limited Internal

Re: Import Connect

2018-08-08 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
] On Behalf Of Blake, Daniel J [CTR] Sent: 08 August 2018 01:03 PM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Import Connect Is CATALOG.S0M0PLEX.ZOS.SYSTEM23 a mastercat? ;-D an -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] On Behalf Of Buckton, T

Import Connect

2018-08-08 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi There, Please assist. I imported a user catalog to another master catalog with these parameters - which ended ok: IMPORT CONNECT - OBJECTS((CATALOG.NED1PLEX.THEOTST - DEVICETYPE(3390) - VOLUMES(BKMSHR))) -

FMHLEN Size Parameter

2018-01-11 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, Please advise... where is this parameter updated? IGW01011T THE FMH SIZE IS LESS THAN THE MINIMUM ALLOWED. LENGTH SUPPLIED = 0 , MINIMUM REQUIRED = 104 Examine the FMHLEN field in the passed FMH and determine the type of request.

Re: IDCAMS Delete Data set from a non-existent volume

2017-10-24 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
: Re: IDCAMS Delete Data set from a non-existent volume Hi Delete with NSCR On 24-Oct-2017 12:30 PM, "Buckton, T. (Theo)" <the...@nedbank.co.za> wrote: > Hi, > I need some advice. How would one delete a VSAM data set that has a > catalog error and sitting on a non-existen

IDCAMS Delete Data set from a non-existent volume

2017-10-24 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, I need some advice. How would one delete a VSAM data set that has a catalog error and sitting on a non-existent volume name? The volume was relabelled, but the data set was never deleted from the volume. IDC3014I CATALOG ERROR+ IDC1566I ** SYS2.P0R0.LOCALQ NOT LISTED IDC0014I LASTCC=4

Temporary Data Sets

2017-10-03 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, Can somebody direct me to documentation on temporary data sets. I need to understand the characteristics and restrictions of these & data sets: Space limits; Can it extend over more than 1 volume if so, would a multi-volume temp data set pose a problem if it is referenced again by a

Re: zEDC Compression & DFSMSDSS Move

2017-09-15 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
BM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU> wrote on 09/15/2017 08:44:46 AM: > From: "Buckton, T. (Theo)" <the...@nedbank.co.za> > To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU > Date: 09/15/2017 08:45 AM > Subject: zEDC Compression & DFSMSDSS Move Sent by: IBM Mainframe > Discussion List <IBM-MAI

zEDC Compression & DFSMSDSS Move

2017-09-15 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, Just one question... Will a dataset that was previously created with generic or tailored compression, be further compressed if it is copied with DFSMSDSS and with zEDC enabled? Regards Theo Nedbank disclaimer and confidentiality notice: This email may contain

Re: IEC026I - 637-BC

2017-08-06 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
DASD data set. > > > > I have personally never seen the above. But based on the space you > > are requesting, try adding DSNTYPE=LARGE to both CONCAT DDs and see > > if that helps. > > > > Bob > > > > -Original Message- > > From: IBM Ma

Re: IEC026I - 637-BC

2017-08-06 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
never seen the above. But based on the space you are requesting, try adding DSNTYPE=LARGE to both CONCAT DDs and see if that helps. Bob -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] On Behalf Of Buckton, T. (Theo) Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2017 5

IEC026I - 637-BC

2017-08-06 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, We have a batch job that abends with the above code when creating a temp file on a model-54 volume. We are in the middle of a data migration, and model-54s are being allocated to this pool. However, we still have model-27s which will be removed at a later stage. What I have done to bypass

Optimum Blksize and Compression

2017-02-02 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, Please assist. For a PS file with RECL of 260 the system determined block size is 27820 (half-track). But that is for an uncompressed file. A compressed file will get a 32760 block size. Would this be due to the system needing to cater for the compression details? Can somebody explain

Re: CP VOLUME COPY with ADRDSSU on z/OS

2016-05-30 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
WAIT(2,2) > > You may also need to run ICKDSF to reset the volume size information > if you copy to a larger volume. > > Matthew > > On Mon, 30 May 2016 13:37:44 +, Buckton, T. (Theo) > <the...@nedbank.co.za> > wrote: > > >Hi, > > > >Is

CP VOLUME COPY with ADRDSSU on z/OS

2016-05-30 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, Is it possible to do a FULL COPY with of a CPVOLUME (z/VM) with COPYVOLID using ADRDSSU on z/OS? If so, what would the parms be? Regards Theo Nedbank Limited Reg No 1951/09/06. The following link displays the names of the Nedbank Board of Directors and Company

Re: Example of ACS Environment of SPMGCLTR

2016-04-25 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi Glen, Thank you for the advice. The HMIG commands worked perfectly. I would just like to see how PRIMARY SPACE MANAGEMENT invokes the ACS routines when the data sets become eligible for transition. Where is 'SPMGCLTR' being picked up? Is it a setting that has been part of DFSMS since z/OS

Re: Example of ACS Environment of SPMGCLTR

2016-04-22 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Thanks Glenn, Thank you for the input. Thank you for the input. Can you elaborate on the suggested work-around. How is the check for existing class removed? Regards Theo -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] On Behalf Of Glenn

Re: Example of ACS Environment of SPMGCLTR

2016-04-20 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
. Richard 073 289 9246 On Wed, Apr 20, 2016 at 9:58 AM, Buckton, T. (Theo) <the...@nedbank.co.za<mailto:the...@nedbank.co.za>> wrote: > Thanks Richard, > > I have gone through it, but I just need to understand the coding: > Where is 'SPMGCLTR' being specif

Re: Example of ACS Environment of SPMGCLTR

2016-04-20 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
) and the with examples. HTH Richard Marchant Joburg rules On Wed, Apr 13, 2016 at 5:52 PM, Buckton, T. (Theo) <the...@nedbank.co.za> wrote: > Hi, > > Can somebody give me an example of coding for of SPGMCLTR in > order to make use of CLASS TRANSITION for space management - movin

Example of ACS Environment of SPMGCLTR

2016-04-13 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, Can somebody give me an example of coding for of SPGMCLTR in order to make use of CLASS TRANSITION for space management - moving data from one class of storage to another within ML0. This should be for Storage, Management Class and Storage Group. Regards Theo

Re: Dataclases according to data set sizes

2016-03-30 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
also have access to the variables and could use them directly. What is your real intent that you think different data classes will satisfy? > -Original Message- > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] > On Behalf Of Buckton, T. (Theo) > Sent: Tu

Re: Dataclases according to data set sizes

2016-03-29 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
: Dataclases according to data set sizes Buckton, T. (Theo) wrote: >I have thousands of VSAM RR data sets that are grouped according to their >sizes, which comes to about 9 groups or data classes. It is not too much work >to create the 9 data classes, but to code these thousands of

Dataclases according to data set sizes

2016-03-29 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, I have thousands of VSAM RR data sets that are grouped according to their sizes, which comes to about 9 groups or data classes. It is not too much work to create the 9 data classes, but to code these thousands of data sets according to NODE3 in the ACS routines seems a bit too hectic. Is

VSAM SHROPTION 1,3 - IEC161 052-084

2016-01-04 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, I have a file with Shroption 1,3 meaning any number of opens for just reading, but only for single region if opened for writing; and fully shared by regions. However, I have a job that keeps returning an IEC161 052-084 code, but the parameter file is only opened for read access - no

model-9 and model-27 mixture

2015-07-20 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, please advise... is it ok to have a mixture of model-9 and model-27 volumes in one sms storage group? This is for sequential data sets. Regards Nedbank Limited Reg No 1951/09/06. The following link displays the names of the Nedbank Board of Directors and Company

Re: model-9 and model-27 mixture

2015-07-20 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
of datasets (VSAM,SEQ, etc...) So Mod3/9/27/54 No issues doing this. Lizette -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] On Behalf Of Buckton, T. (Theo) Sent: Monday, July 20, 2015 7:29 AM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: model-9

Temporary data sets on 3390 model-27 volumes

2015-07-07 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, We have only been using 3390 mod 27 volumes over the last year, and mainly for the work storage pool. However, we have not managed yet to take advantage of the above the 4GB limit allocation for the temporary data sets. What SMS settings should be in place to allocate large size temporary

PMR 46793,363,864 TITLE=COMPID=DF122,ABND=0C4,RC=000000

2015-03-25 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, I would like to understand the logic of this fix. Why should SMSVSAM be recycled which is part of a local fix? MMF was enabled at the time of the failure. • Run Examine on affected data sets and if errors are indicatd • run a VERIFY which should clear any major errors and

Re: PMR 46793,363,864 TITLE=COMPID=DF122,ABND=0C4,RC=000000

2015-03-25 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
OK, I perhaps did not read the whole PMR. I got my answer to my question. Regards -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] On Behalf Of Buckton, T. (Theo) Sent: 25 March 2015 09:30 AM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: PMR 46793,363,864

VSAM RLS - Lock structure Contention

2015-01-23 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, What is the different between the lock structure performance factors True Contention and False Contention? It is recommended to look at the FCONT rate determine if the lock structure is optimally sized. Regards Theo Buckton Nedbank Limited Reg No 1951/09/06. The

DASD Model-27 54 implementation

2015-01-21 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, Please refer me to documents containing notes on implementing dasd 3390 model27 54 - considerations and configuring DFSMS. We are running z/OS 2.1 Regards Nedbank Limited Reg No 1951/09/06. The following link displays the names of the Nedbank Board of

An example of the D SMS,SHUNTED command please

2015-01-20 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, Can somebody provide me an example of the D SMS,SHUNTED command. There is always a syntax error in my command using: d sms,shunted,sphere(ENGG00.CAPONL.DCDOCA.D0.KS2048) or d sms,shunted,{sphere(ENGG00.CAPONL.DCDOCA.D0.KS2048)} Nedbank Limited Reg No 1951/09/06.

Re: An example of the D SMS,SHUNTED command please

2015-01-20 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] On Behalf Of Elardus Engelbrecht Sent: 20 January 2015 11:11 AM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: An example of the D SMS,SHUNTED command please Buckton, T. (Theo) wrote: Can somebody provide me an example of the D SMS,SHUNTED command

PDSE member profile

2014-06-27 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi There, Which process determines the profile of a member in a PDSE (Library) data set. When one browses the PDSE, views the member and enter PROFILE on the command line of the member, it brings up some attributes. How are these attributes determined: Eg. DECKS (FIXED - 80)RECOVERY

Model 3390-L (model-27) ICKDSF Init Parms

2014-04-09 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi There, What would the ICKDSF INIT PARMS be for a DASD 3390-L (Model-27)? I'm referring to the VTOC and INDEX parms. Regards Theo Buckton Nedbank Limited Reg No 1951/09/06. The following link displays the names of the Nedbank Board of Directors and Company

TACM - A Fix please

2012-11-05 Thread Buckton, T. (Theo)
Hi, Please advise me on possible fixes for this problem. TACM Diagnose found an entry of a non-existent DGD-B in a WRONG-CATALOG, which should have been in another catalog. CKM11641I Record Type: B-GDGKey: PNGG00.OMPACK.CART0.DAILY/00 CKM11632W Problem: P-BCS#1-RC=92S-#1