From: "R.S." > For non-sysplex GRS, you native GRS CTC communication: BCTC devices. > Usually GRS uses XCF communication - that means Base Sysplex.
No - GRS will use XCF in preference *if* it's available. That's certainly not *usually* - base sysplex is by no means required (or expected). > BTW: I don't know what Shane mean, but it is feasible to share data > without GRS and without integrity exposures. Feasible, but not sensible if the volume that may be updated from more than one system. GRS provides protection with less effort, and less angst. No contest. Shane ... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html

