For a non-VSAM dataset, the last reference date in the F1 DSCB does not mean the dataset was changed on that date, only that it was opened (and closed?), even if only for input.
:>: -----Original Message----- :>: From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] On :>: Behalf Of Robin Atwood :>: Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2013 4:48 AM :>: To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU :>: Subject: Getting a VSAM data set's system timestamp :>: :>: I want our file server to be able to tell the clients when a data set :>: last :>: changed. For non-VSAM it's easy (if a bit vague), there's the last :>: reference :>: date in the F1 DSCB. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
