>But it could take a long time to scan all the online DASD. Processing SMF data is not a quick process. We do it successfully with HSM in parallel tasks for 9.5TB.
>An how can you be sure that you really found all the changed files? If I lost SMF, how can I be sure. You also have to make an assumption that your definitions and the software are both correct. Either for HSM or for VFI. When in doubt. PANIC!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

