Jousma, David wrote:
All,
I'm trying to figure something out here. We have OAM running to support
our 3494 and VTS tape libraries. However, I cannot see where we have
done anything to enable OAM's use of DB2. Is it possible that OAM can
be used without DB2? We don't any 3995's installed, and as far as I can
see we are only running OSMC component of OAM.
This has come up because of some hold actions for RSU maint for OAM
requiring rebinds.
I've been looking at the various OAM books in the DFSMS bookshelf
including the installation guide, but cannot get a good answer on
whether DB2 is required or not.
You run OAM for 3494 library support, in this case you don't need DB2.
OAM has also another purpose: support for Objects (that's why it is
called Object Access Method). This purpose does require DB2, AFAIK.
What is misleading is message during OAM startup. I also agree, manuals
does not clear it as well.
BTW: I can't imagine WHY they decided to put those (very different IMHO)
functionalities into one started task.
Probably a lot of sites use 3494, but much less use objects.
--
Radoslaw Skorupka
Lodz, Poland
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