Thanks, Mike. Rereading the background posts helped me see my mix-up. What I had missed earlier was the fact that EXPDT is just JCL independent of RMM (I didn't know if there was a VRS rule with the same name as the JCL parameter...) and WHILECATALOG was the only VRS rule in place. So the WHILECATALOG would hold the tape forever, never getting to the EXPDT processing.
Rex -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mike Wood Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 5:42 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: New DFSMSrmm retention method Rex, The only way to link a VRS to the volume EXPDT is to use the UNTILEXPIRED retention type in the VRS. So, unless, UNTILEXPIRED is used, the WHILECATALOG VRS retains the data set until it is uncataloged, and only then, when the data set is dropped from VRS retention is the volume EXPDT considered. From R13, with EXPDT retention method you can ensure that only the volume EXPDT is considered. Mike Wood ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN The information contained in this e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged information and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited and that you will be held responsible for any such unauthorized activity, including liability for any resulting damages. As appropriate, such incident(s) may also be reported to law enforcement. If you received this e-mail in error, please reply to sender and destroy or delete the message and any attachments. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
