Hello List - TSM 5.2.3 z/OS 1.5
When I came on board as the TSM Admin eight months ago, my site had 46 db volumes of 500MB each. Since that time, I've had to increase the DB a few times, so (not knowing otherwise), I've added 4 more volumes of 500MB each. I have no complaints about system performance, as we are backing up 200 nodes and get through most days without problems. But, we are a growing system and I want to make sure we are properly positioned for the future. If I consolidate the database over fewer volumes (say, 10 2500MB volumes, rather than 50 500MB volumes), will there be any performance gains? So far, the only reason I can see to do it, is to have fewer volumes to declare during a database restore at the DR site, and I'd like to have more of a reason to undertake the task. Also, if I do move forward with the volume consolidation, should I do a UNLOADDB, LOADFORMAT, LOADDB first? Will that lead to smoother database maintenance? Thanks in advance. David Moore State of LA / DOA / OCS
