Re: Sending files to JES

2011-03-09 Thread Kris Buelens
I found the most simple one we've got. Much easier for you to unravel. Some notes - PIPEs gives a INMR123 REXX stage to block pipe records into NETDATA format . We modified this a little, and named that NETDATA+ REXX. - The sample is SMFMVS EXEC. It reads a VM:OPER logfile to extract

Re: Creating a Second IP Stack

2011-03-09 Thread Jeff Gribbin
Brilliant feedback - thanks - it's good to see that this has blossomed in to something that is at-least potentially useful to more folk than just myse lf. Just to update my personal progress, I've successfully built the second stack and then, because I was able to now access the system through

Re: Creating a Second IP Stack

2011-03-09 Thread Kris Buelens
An OSAICC present itself to the outside world as a 3270 TELNET server. To the host it looks as LOCAL 3270's, with indeed 4-digt addresses like D000-D0CF The customisation defines with what address a TELNET client is present to the host. In PCOMM, the TELNET end-user one defines as part of its

cpuplugd Daemon

2011-03-09 Thread Rakesh Krishnakumar
We are activating cpuplugd process for dynamic CPU and memory management for Linux guests running in z/VM. We have found a reference in Virtualization cook book for SLES11 SP1 how to make necessary configuration for CMM modules within Linux.But couldn't find any reference about the configuration

Re: cpuplugd Daemon

2011-03-09 Thread Dave Jones
Hi, Rakesh. A good place to start learning about the z/.VM side of CMM is the z/VM V6R1 Performance document, available from the IBM z/VM online library. The VM side of CMM is implemented by the VMRMSVM virtual machine, which is already defined in the user directory. Chapter 4.6 in the

Re: Writing a Systems Programmer Resume

2011-03-09 Thread Jeffry A. Kennedy
I would like a copy also Sent from my U.S. Cellular BlackBerry® smartphone -Original Message- From: Hansen, Dave L - Eagan, MN dave.l.han...@usps.gov Sender: The IBM z/VM Operating System IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 16:48:08 To:

VM Performance Toolkit

2011-03-09 Thread Hughes, Jim
Is the VM Performance Toolkit a free product from IBM? Jim Hughes Consulting Systems Programmer Mainframe Technical Support Group Department of Information Technology State of New Hampshire 27 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301 603-271-5586Fax 603.271.1516 Statement of

Re: VM Performance Toolkit

2011-03-09 Thread Dave Jones
Hi, Jim. No, the Performance Toolkit is not a free product; while it comes pre-installed with z/VM, there is as additional license fee involved if you wish to deploy it. IMHO, the addition license fee is quite reasonable, too. DJ On 03/09/2011 08:32 AM, Hughes, Jim wrote: Is the VM Performance

Re: VM Performance Toolkit

2011-03-09 Thread Scott Rohling
It comes with the z/VM license .. yes. No extra money needed if you enable it and use it. :-)We WANT you to use it - please ? Scott Rohling On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 7:32 AM, Hughes, Jim jim.hug...@doit.nh.gov wrote: Is the VM Performance Toolkit a free product from IBM?

Re: VM Performance Toolkit

2011-03-09 Thread Scott Rohling
Oops -- I guess this was wishful thinking. There apparently is an additional license fee (nominal).. Sorry to blurt out a wrong answer without checking the facts :-( hangs head in shame Scott Rohling On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 7:35 AM, Scott Rohling scott.rohl...@gmail.comwrote: It comes

Re: VM Performance Toolkit - Velocity Starter Kit

2011-03-09 Thread Barton Robinson
I might as well take this opportunity. Velocity Software has a new offering, for installations just getting started. The Starter Kit includes zVPS (the FULL Velocity Performance Suite) and zTUNE for a VERY low (not free) price. This provides the ability to completely monitor your z/VM, your

Re: VM Performance Toolkit - Velocity Starter Kit

2011-03-09 Thread Scott Rohling
Just call me the straight man, Barton... still chewing on my foot.;-) Scott Rohling On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 8:13 AM, Barton Robinson bar...@vm1.velocity-software.com wrote: I might as well take this opportunity. Velocity Software has a new offering, for installations just getting

Re: cpuplugd Daemon

2011-03-09 Thread Barton Robinson
I would HIGHLY recommend talking to an installation who has actually implemented VMRM PRIOR to you doing it. I don't think even IBM recommends VMRM (ok maybe some sales types do). The problem is about your ability to keep your servers from not crashing if you care.. Dave Jones wrote: Hi,

Re: Virtual Lock File

2011-03-09 Thread Wandschneider, Scott
Thank you to all who responded. Many different and interesting solutions to choose from. I decided to LINK to the VDISKS virtual disk from two Service Machines that are always running. Thank you, Scott From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU] On Behalf Of

zVM User Definitions

2011-03-09 Thread Vogtmann, Wallace B
We're new to zVM. Have the system operational with standard IBM supplied User/Guest definitions. For example, we've implemented RACF, DIRMAINT, PERF TK (soon Omegamon XE). Our security folks don't really like us logging in as MAINT, TCPMAINT, RACMAINT, etc. to do our changes - can't really tell

Re: zVM User Definitions

2011-03-09 Thread Edward M Martin
Hello Wally, There is a LOGONBY parameter (and others) that will allow certain people to logon and use their own password. And the VM Operator will get a message indicating who logon on. We have that log spooled and then send daily to a location for auditing. Ed Martin Aultman Health Foundation

Re: zVM User Definitions

2011-03-09 Thread Scott Rohling
My suggestion would be to use RACF SURROGAT ..For example: RAC RDEF SURROGAT LOGONBY.MAINT RAC PERMIT LOGONBY.MAINT CL(SURROGAT) ID(YOURID) ACC(READ). Now, when you login to maint -- they will know who did it. You would login to MAINT using: LOGON MAINT BY YOURID And enter YOURID

Re: zVM User Definitions

2011-03-09 Thread Bruce Hayden
And of course: RAC SETROPTS CLASSACT(SURROGAT) On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 11:33 AM, Scott Rohling scott.rohl...@gmail.com wrote: My suggestion would be to use RACF SURROGAT ..    For example: RAC RDEF SURROGAT LOGONBY.MAINT RAC PERMIT LOGONBY.MAINT CL(SURROGAT) ID(YOURID) ACC(READ). Now, when

Re: zVM User Definitions

2011-03-09 Thread Scott Rohling
Ah - and maybe RAC SETROPTS NORACLIST(SURROGAT) unless you like having to do a REFRESH whenever SURROGAT definitions are fiddled with. Thanks, Bruce! ;-) Scott Rohling On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 9:35 AM, Bruce Hayden bjhay...@gmail.com wrote: And of course: RAC SETROPTS CLASSACT(SURROGAT) On

Re: zVM User Definitions

2011-03-09 Thread Alan Altmark
On Wednesday, 03/09/2011 at 11:29 EST, Vogtmann, Wallace B wvogt...@tcfbank.com wrote: We're new to zVM. Have the system operational with standard IBM supplied User/Guest definitions. For example, we've implemented RACF, DIRMAINT, PERF TK (soon Omegamon XE). Our security folks don't really

Re: Web based archive?

2011-03-09 Thread Ed Zell
Good morning. I would like to use this URL to search the archives, but it wants me to enter my LISTSERV password. I have been subscribed since 1998 and don't have a clue what it might be. I searched INFO REFCARD for a way to have it sent to me, but I am not seeing it. Could some kind soul

Re: VM Performance Toolkit

2011-03-09 Thread Jeff Gribbin
forgive

Re: Web based archive?

2011-03-09 Thread Daniel P. Martin
Ed: Archives are available at http://listserv.uark.edu/archives/ibmvm.html If you're not already logged in, when you click the Submit button at the bottom of the search dialogue, you'll be taken to a generic Login Required page. Subscribers who have forgotten (or never created) a password

Re: Web based archive?

2011-03-09 Thread Rich Greenberg
On: Wed, Mar 09, 2011 at 04:52:37PM +,Ed Zell Wrote: } I would like to use this URL to search the archives, } but it wants me to enter my LISTSERV password. I } have been subscribed since 1998 and don't have a clue } what it might be. I searched INFO REFCARD for a way } to have it sent

Re: Web based archive?

2011-03-09 Thread Ed Zell
Thanks so much Daniel. It was right in front of my nose and I didn't see it! I am in now and happily searching away. Ed -Original Message- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU] On Behalf Of Daniel P. Martin Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2011 11:03 AM To:

Re: VM Performance Toolkit - Velocity Starter Kit

2011-03-09 Thread David L. Craig
Scott, would: Apology accepted. --Darth Vader make you feel better? We don't think so, either. :-) On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 10:19 AM, Scott Rohling scott.rohl...@gmail.com wrote: Just call me the straight man, Barton...   still chewing on my foot.    ;-) Scott Rohling On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at

Re: zVM User Definitions

2011-03-09 Thread Scott Rohling
Good point, Kris. We actually do the same.. we have a VMADMINS group -- and give that permissiong to LOGONBY. We add/remove people from the VMADMINS group - not all the defininitions it may be part of. It 'is' a much better way to manage things. You do need to make sure GROUPLIST is YES so

Re: Virtual Lock File

2011-03-09 Thread Ivica Brodaric
If your VSE machines are being IPLed by first IPL-ing CMS and then IPLing VSE from their PROFILE EXEC, then you may do the following: 1. Include 'CP XAUTOLOG VDISKS' in all VSE machines' PROFILE EXECs anywhere before IPL command. (Make sure all your VSE machines are properly authorised to

Sharing files between two z/OS guest machines

2011-03-09 Thread Tom Hebert
Please forgive me if I am asking in the wrong place or if you have answered this question before. We have a z1090 (otherwise known as a zPDT machine). It has no SYSPLEX hardware. We have several z/OS guests at various release levels for QA purposes. Copying files between guests is getting a

Re: Sharing files between two z/OS guest machines

2011-03-09 Thread Stephen Powell
On Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:27:26 -0500 (EST), Tom Hebert wrote: Please forgive me if I am asking in the wrong place or if you have answered this question before. We have a z1090 (otherwise known as a zPDT machine). It has no SYSPLEX hardware. We have several z/OS guests at various release

Re: Sharing files between two z/OS guest machines

2011-03-09 Thread Tom Hebert
Stephan, zPDT is a z Series emulator running under Linux on 64 bit x86 machines. As such there is no hardware coupling facility. It's for development only, not production capable and distributed primarily to IBM business partners like us who develop third party software for mainframes. zPDT

Re: Sharing files between two z/OS guest machines

2011-03-09 Thread Marcy Cortes
Tom, I doubt you'll be able to use VM's virtual coupling facility if you don't have the underlying HW support for it. It actually grabs the CF stuff out of the HW and runs that in a virtual machine. Marcy -Original Message- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System