In a recent note, John P. Hartmann said: > Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2007 03:17:48 -0400 > > I think you might have missed the ADD in the addpipe command. Thus, the > null record goes into BLOCK and sets the flags for EOF. The theory is > that you can download to maint.181 and then attach that tape to the > P390. > Thanks. I missed that. (Apprentice plumber.)
> As for labelled tapes, CMS offers some help in creating them, but > is that really a requirement in this environment? > Yes, but in another environment. I am given a labelled tape (created on z/OS). The objective is to convert it to a flat file which can be transmitted via Internet and reconstructed remotely, bypassing overnight express. I'm also investigating z/OS utilities to see which is easier to use. I'll study Rob's longer reply next. A solution might be asymmetric, using CMS on one end and z/OS on the other. Thanks again, gil -- StorageTek INFORMATION made POWERFUL
