Re: z/OS 3.1 migration guide

Is there a similar PTF for 2.5 upgrade? ThanksDavid On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 05:06:40 PM EDT, Kurt Quackenbush wrote: > Just for the reading purpose where can I find the PDF version of zOS 3.1 > migration guide from zOS 2.4 ?  Right now I have not installed ZOSMF. > Can som

Re: z/OSMF

Best investment I made WFH is a $250 43" 4K TV used as a monitor.6 - 8 viewable windows at the same time, plus ergonomic while not having to do a cranium swivel between multiple monitors. .And a tan at the same time... Second best investment was bifocals cut for 18" monitor and closer for readi

Re: IBM-MAIN

+x'10' On Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 09:26:16 AM EDT, Lionel B. Dyck wrote: +1 Lionel B. Dyck <>< Website: https://www.lbdsoftware.com Github: https://github.com/lbdyck “Worry more about your character than your reputation. Character is what you are, reputation merely what others thi

Re: concatenated SMPPTS datasets

Bill, SMPe allows 99 PTS datasets. I rarely add them in the JCL - adding them to the DDDEFs in the global CSI keeps everyone on the same page. David On Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 12:10:42 PM EDT, Bill Giannelli wrote: So, I have alot of maintenance to receive and am blowing out on SM

Re: IBM ordered to pay $1.6b to BMC

My brother is a computer forensic consultant for a law firm, and he mines and compares source code for a living. He maintains it's (mostly) not a matter of proving who is right and wrong, but which legal team makes a mistake. David -Original Message- From: Tony Harminc To: IBM-MAIN@LISTS

Re: Resizing MCDS

Peter, hsm also includes tools to analyze and split an MCDS as well.  You have to decide how many. In our case, I have three, and I use your method to do reorgs plus try to repro evenly across all three. David -Original Message- From: Gadi Ben-Avi To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Sent: Tue

Re: What not to do on a z/OS system...

In the mid-70's, two programmers discovered TSO SEND, and they were madly exchanging explicit love notes.  Neither the operators or sysprogs let them know the notes were showing up on the console. Must have worked - they eventually happily married... -Original Message- From: Bob Bridges

Re: EXTERNAL EMAIL: Re: System Programmer Titles

The difference is $25/hour more. Professional engineers (mechanical,  civil, etc) have gone to court to preserve the 'engineer' designation. Right or wrong, it is what is. David On Monday, October 11, 2021, 05:56:49 PM EDT, Skip Robinson wrote: OK, getting serious. I've been in this bu

Re: 3277 graphics

I worked for Tektronix in the '80s, and we successfully did a POC of a circuit board design system (CBDS).  Four users on 3277s would take a 3083 to its knees - intensely CPU-bound.  CBDS reduced a sample 5X7 board  from 7 layers to 4, including surface mounts and buried vias. We got shut down b

Re: [External] Re: access to 9-track reel tape drive

Many law firms specializing in software infringement cases either have, or have access to, all kinds of tape drives. David -Original Message- From: Pommier, Rex To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Sent: Thu, Jun 3, 2021 12:38 pm Subject: Re: [External] Re: access to 9-track reel tape drive We

Re: And the survey says...

Rumba was selected by our workstation support team, without any mainframe staff input.Replaced PCOMM, if memory serves. David -Original Message- From: Baumgarte, Randall To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Sent: Tue, Apr 27, 2021 10:16 am Subject: Re: And the survey says... I've used multipl

Re: SMPe receive e37-04 on SMPPTS1

And you can have 99 SMPPTS spill datasets (SMPPTS1 to SMPPTS99), if memory serves... David -Original Message- From: Lizette Koehler To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Sent: Fri, Apr 23, 2021 2:14 pm Subject: Re: SMPe receive e37-04 on SMPPTS1 As needed, I will create as many SMPPTSx datasets

Re: RED Alert Today Regarding z/OS Service Orders

I switched to IE, and successfully downloaded.Neither Chrome nor Edge worked in my environment. David -Original Message- From: Richards, Robert B. (CTR) <01c91f408b9e-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Sent: Wed, Apr 14, 2021 8:21 am Subject: Re: RED Alert Tod

Re: Upgrade from z/os 2.3 to 2.4 decrease PVT storage

Same here - usermods for IMS and CICS. Our usermod list has been pretty stable since z/OS V2R1 - only added one. David -Original Message- From: Carmen Vitullo To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Sent: Mon, Mar 22, 2021 11:40 am Subject: Re: Upgrade from z/os 2.3 to 2.4 decrease PVT storage I h

Re: LISTCAT output information in XML or JSON

It took my previous company two tries, and the last try was complete in the sixth year of a two year project. David -Original Message- From: John McKown To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Sent: Thu, Mar 11, 2021 8:05 am Subject: Re: LISTCAT output information in XML or JSON Thanks. Interesti

Re: TCP/IP relationship to OMVS

I installed the U of Wisconsin DARPA project TCP/IP VM/CMS stack around 1986-ish, and (as I remember) it was indeed ported to MVS.   IBM also rolled out their own VM/CMS stack version, and we had quite a jolly time converting.    UW code had enhancements that IBM didn't have yet, and vice versa. 

Re: IMS Upgrade from IMS v13 to v15.1

Stating the obvious - I reserved a pair of IMS SVCs for new and current IMS SVCs, and flip-flop for the next upgrade.Of course, this works if you only have two IMS versions. David -Original Message- From: Jasi G To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Sent: Sun, Dec 6, 2020 9:46 pm Subject: IMS U

Re: shopz UJ01255

Share.org has a wealth of SMP/E presentations. Davod -Original Message- From: Jousma, David <01a0403c5dc1-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Sent: Fri, Sep 25, 2020 6:22 am Subject: Re: shopz UJ01255 Instead of ordering "Recommended", order everything, and t

Re: IGDSMSxx setting PDSE_VERSION(2)

If you have done a FIXCAT on the various PDSE categories, there should't be a problem.I held off implementing V2 on z/OS V2R3 to avoid OA56730  (GDG extended and orphan generations), but it looks like that is integral to V2R4. David -Original Message- From: Juergen Kehr To: IBM-MAIN@LI

Re: PDS to PDSE conversion issues

What we see:D SMS,PDSE1,CONNECTIONS,DSN(library) returns open status of input for every PSF STC.D GRS,RES=(SYSDSN,library) returns nothing. Consistent for SCHEDxx NODSI. The PSF manual clearly states that DSI prevents other programs from updating resource libraries while PSF is active. It would b

Re: PDS to PDSE conversion issues

19 19:18:49 +, David Purdy wrote: >Dave, I was unclear.  The process is a dasd volume reorg to maximize >contiguous free extents.  That process, which some products call a sweeper or >compaction, moved a dataset that was opened by PSF but not enqueued.  Quite >right that an approac

Re: PDS to PDSE conversion issues

be tweaked? _ Dave Jousma AVP | Manager, Systems Engineering  Fifth Third Bank  |  1830 East Paris Ave, SE  |  MD RSCB2H  |  Grand Rapids, MI 49546 616.653.8429  |  fax: 616.653.2717 -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List On Behalf Of David Purdy Sent

Re: PDS to PDSE conversion issues

rsion issues Why would this change, between PDS and PDS/E? Unless this is yet another encounter with the pitfall os trying to share PDE/E outside Sysplex. > -Original Message- > From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List On > Behalf Of David Purdy > Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Re: PDS to PDSE conversion issues

I recently converted several PSF libraries, resulting in a problem if a dasd reorg moved the dataset while PSF tasks are up.  PSF does not issue an enqueue but has the dataset open.  The volume reorg only checks for enqueue before moving the dataset.  Short term, we configed the reorg to skip PS

Re: [EXTERNAL] SDSF initial display and z/OS 2.3

Carmen, we had the same issue come up.  You can create a usermod to alter  panel ISFPCU41, or review the Migration from z/OS V2R2... manual section on SDSF:Modify programs that post-process SDSF panels.  Compatibility mode is discussed. Also, we found that the fewer SDSF selections available to

Re: SMPE ACCEPT options

Even more paranoia: just because you get a zero return code from a backup, doesn't mean  you have a good backup.  Example : newbie ran an ADRDSSU on a mounted USS. How often should you restore a backup to validate it?  Just before it's really needed, hopefully, like a real disaster. David -O

Re: Best way to alert customer to pending license expiration?

We had a similar story in the late '70s deciding between two non-IBM database products.  The winner sent a similar "marketing rep" to the CIO, and the deal closed the next week.Really wished IDMS was the winner, but our strong recommendations were for naught.  David -Original Message-

Re: z/OS Container Extensions

We learned at Share Phoenix that the Linux kernel is Ubuntu. David On Thursday, May 16, 2019 Jousma, David wrote: I've seen bits and piecesI believe It's a blackbox secure setup.  No on-site Linux administration aside from application admin or maintenance required, no ROOT access.  All ha

Re: Mainframe Report meets abrupt end | Computerworld Shark Tank

My long term coworker named John Jones retired a couple of years ago. It gets worse - his employer id was 0123. Every couple of years, his building access and userids were revoked due to someone misbeliving it was a test name and id. David On Monday, April 22, 2019 Steve Smith wrote: Try having

Re: ShopzSeries redirects to 404?

eally wish they would change that upside down logo page.  Not just the upside down IBM, but the whole thing could be more professional.  A customer who needs something right away and gets a 404 (whoever's fault that is doesn't matter) probably isn't in the mood for a joke. On 1

Re: ShopzSeries redirects to 404?

Yes I saw the same, plus the IBM logo was upside down.  I just assumed the website was down under . David On Thursday, November 15, 2018 Ambros, Thomas wrote: Anybody else having issues getting to shopz?  This is what we're getting, different browsers, different nets: https://www.ibm.com/;www

Re: Test only post

No, it's baseball season! David On Friday, August 3, 2018 Carmen Vitullo wrote: Got it ! been very quitevery very quite - must be Rabbit hunting season :) Carmen Vitullo - Original Message - From: "Jesse 1 Robinson" To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Sent: Friday, August 3, 20

Re: Friday - off topic - human factors and TN3270

When I worked at Tektronix in the '80s, their display folks found a blue backgound with yellow letters provided good contrast with the least eyestrain. I've used that combination ever since. YMMV with newer monitors and drivers. David On Friday, July 6, 2018 Dyck, Lionel B. (RavenTek) (Raven

Re: IBMLink down ?

I failed to connect as of 11:10 EDT On Friday, June 8, 2018 Carmen Vitullo wrote: I finally got to the sign in page then got THANKS Error There has been a problem processing your request. Please try again. If you continue to have difficulties, please contact IBMLink customer support.

Re: Stack Exchange mainframe proposal

Shameless plagerize: Best way to skin a cat is with a phaser set on skin. Amazing wealth of tasteless and less tasteless skinning cat jokes on the 'net. On Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Gord Tomlin wrote: On 2018-06-06 17:13, Jesse 1 Robinson wrote: > Friday look-ahead. What would the consensus of

Re: [External] Old School Maintenance Philosophy -- Never ACCEPT?

I indeed remember SMP v4, especially v4.13 that ironically had bugs. Circa 1978/79 and very ugly. Our PSR lived onsite for days. David On Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Bill Hitefield wrote: In my SysProg days (70s - 80s), I would ACCEPT maintenance, but only after we had run it for a while. PUT

Re: UA94606

z/OS V2R3 migration manual (GA32-0089-30) lists some SLIPs to help check usage. David On Thursday, April 5, 2018 Allan Staller wrote: Agreed. IPL if in doubt. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] On Behalf Of Tom Marchant Sent: Thu

Re: IDCAMS NODISCONNECT

09:06:48 -0600, Tom Marchant wrote: >On Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:41:18 -0600, David Purdy wrote: > >>After I created a new master, another sysprog successfully moved a UCAT to a >>different and larger volume. My goal is to correct my new master catalog >>without affecting th

IDCAMS NODISCONNECT

I'm trying to understand IDCAMS NODISCONNECT to correct a UCAT entry in a new master catalog. After I created a new master, another sysprog successfully moved a UCAT to a different and larger volume. My goal is to correct my new master catalog without affecting the heavily used production UCAT

Re: VSAM usage for ancient disk models

I supported 3375s in the early 1980s on native MVS on a 4341 of some kind. Think it was MVS/XA. We didn't migrate to ESA until late 80s. If memory serves... David -Original Message- From: Edward Gould To: IBM-MAIN Sent: Tue, Jan 16, 2018 8:43 pm Subject: Re: VSAM usage for anci

Re: RSU maintenance strategy - Need expert suggestions

Also consider maintenance timing and levels for a z/OS upgrade. We had a maintenance level gap between the running and new z/OS, and an IDCAMS return code changed in the maintenance gap. It could have been worse. I modified the maintenance strategy to update the old release at a higher or e

Re: SYS3 datasets

>From our standard set up over 20 years ago, hlq SYS1 is for IBM ServerPac >datasets, SYS2 is for LNKLST libraries, SYS3 is for other products. Second level qualifier for SYS3 and SYS3 reflect the product. Each res volume has its own set of IBM etc, root, Java, and so on It works. Only SYS1 a

Re: JES2 Exit 16 (was Re: how to keep messages in the sys1.broadcast for ever)

Or his cousin Wylbur? On Thursday, June 29, 2017 J R wrote: No. I've heard of ROSCOE but I've never encountered it. > On Jun 29, 2017, at 20:31, Anthony Thompson wrote: > > Is it possible that it is ROSCOE (alternative to TSO) that your lonely last > brain cell is trying to remember? --

Re: IBM z/OS Basic Skills Education site - down ?

I'm getting similar errors, plus my ServiceLink order from 24 hours ago didn’t generate a status email. David On Friday, April 28, 2017 Lizette Koehler wrote: I am getting that same error for a different URL. Maybe it is broken again. https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSLTBW_2.1.0/

Re: Vendor Licensing Frustrations

We have similar DRE issues. However, one software package allows a five day grace period to run unlicensed, and the grace period wiil not expire on a weekend or holiday. Period actually ends at 0900. It takes about 3 hours to load the VTS and rebuild the RES. Temp license acquisition is sche

Passings

With deepest sorrow, I regret to say that David Andrews, my friend of 23 years, has passed on, losing his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a prolific poster, and worked with Share HLASM in the 80's and 90's. Our daughters grew up together; we attended each other daughter's graduations an

Re: Job Loyalty

16 years at my previous employer. I was the oldest guy, and they restaffed my position two years later. I'm sure there were other considerations... In 2001, I was also one of the few IT staff that did not participate in a mass resignation attempt to threaten to shutdown IT. Yep, my loyalty un

Re: IBM web site for service delivery and hold data.

Not connecting for me, either. David On Thursday, September 29, 2016 Richbourg, Claude wrote: Good morning all, I am having trouble getting to the IBM sites for Hold Data and service today: service.boulder.ibm.com deliverycb-bld.dhe.ibm.com I keep getting the 1808 and time out messages. Do

Re: Minimum Volume Sizes in the Wild

General use is -9 and -27. -3 are in use but vanishing. No -54 yet. David On Tuesday, June 28, 2016 John Eells wrote: What is the *smallest* volume size everyone sees in general use? For example, will we create any problems if we assume that "everyone" has or can define at least a 3390-9

Re: LARGEDS and Z11 Mode

Matt, I did a $DCKPTSPACE before and after the $ACTIVATE just to review. Added the parameter BERTUSE on a second $DCKPTSPACE command to insure no calculation errors and a second review. I believe the JOE count changed, but there may have been other spool activity going on. Also $PJES2,ABEND and

Re: LARGEDS and Z11 Mode

Backout is to $ACTIVATE,LEVEL=Z2 which is the 2.1 $ACTIVATE default. We set LARGEDS=ALLOWED Just went through this, and it took 3 seconds wall time in a large sysplex. David On Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Dazzo, Matt <00a854d4f854-dmarc-requ...@listserv.ua.edu> wrote: Planning for z1.13 to

Re: Sharing of consoles

Visara here as well. David -Original Message- From: Brian France To: IBM-MAIN Sent: Wed, Jan 6, 2016 11:24 AM Subject: Re: Sharing of consoles Visara On 1/6/2016 11:18 AM, Lopez, Sharon wrote: > What console controllers does everyone use to share consoles across multiple > data cent

Re: Upgrade preparation

Everything is well documented. One overlooked documented item was the return code change from LISTCAT of a GDG base with no entries. V1R13 gave RC = 4. V2R1 RC = 0. Documented workaround as well. David -Original Message- From: Nathan Astle To: IBM-MAIN Sent: Sat, Aug 15, 2015 11:53

Re: z/OS Platform Software Products on ... Tape?

Our decision for download is cost-driven: we have to pay state sales tax if media is used. David -Original Message- From: Tony Harminc To: IBM-MAIN Sent: Mon, May 11, 2015 02:51 PM Subject: Re: z/OS Platform Software Products on ... Tape? On 11 May 2015 at 10:36, John Eells

Re: Semi-OT: Government snooping was Re: Is there any MF shop using AWS service?

In the late 70's, I was programming for 'Project Match', where large corporations voluntarily gave their employment data to the various state governments (via the FBI), and we matched them against welfare enrollment of some kind. Snooping's been going on for a while, don't you think? David