Tom,
The most valuable suggestion in addition to the one on SMS manuals is the one found at the bottom of every note on this list: Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html We both know that topics about ACS routine coding have been discussed many times over. Tommy's post suggests a certain lack of understanding about SMS pooling concepts and capabilities. The archives cover a wealth of information. Regardless, as I re-read Tommy's last post, I came to a different conclusion than before. It may be the wrong one, but here goes: I believe what he is asking here, “if we plan to use SMS managed all volumes how can I distinct the STORAGE volumes” followed by his example, is the right question to ask but with the wrong example. It all depends on what he is trying to accomplish. When I converted non-SMS pools, I seem to recall using selection logic in the *Storage Class* routine to first differentiate between explicit dataset allocations (PRIVATE mounted), then temporary dataset allocations (generally a PUBLIC mounted pool) and finally as a catch-all, UNIT/Esoteric allocations using ANYVOL for *storage mounted* volumes. Exceptions to these rules were coded first, but then the logic flowed top to bottom from most explicit to most generic. For the most part, storage groups were only assigned by storage classes. The exceptions I mentioned were to allow some allocations to continue to proceed to their existing non-SMS pools until such time as you were ready to manage them. Does this post make sense? Bob -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Marchant Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 12:56 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: 轉寄： Re: How can the ACS r outine to bypass checking the storage volu me datasets? On Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:13:57 -0400, Richards.Bob <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Timeout! > >Before this gets into a "my way is the best way" thread, let's agree that >Matthew would not actually convert to SMS that way. I thought he was >merely mentioning a logical one for one concept. :-) I think Tommy was asking how to tell which allocations would have gone to a STORAGE volume pre-SMS, so that he could assign a corresponding storage group. Matthew suggested that he create a "STORWRK" storage group. If that's how he would do it, that's fine (it's not my dog), but it doesn't answer the question of how to determine that a data set should be assigned to that storage group. > >What *is* important in what Matthew wrote is that Tommy needs to do >some more reading. It does seem that he needs more reading. I was merely offering "My preference" for him to consider. I figured others might have other opinions to contribute. When I first implemented SMS, I found the discussions here of different people's preferences to be very valuable. LEGAL DISCLAIMER The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. Seeing Beyond Money is a service mark of SunTrust Banks, Inc. [ST:XCL] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
