It might be easier to drain the volume, use SPFPACK to identify files
that are wholly or partially contained on it, and vacate it using a
combination of PURGE and SPXTAPE. If it is left drained and empty until
after the IPL that gets the new volser, it might not require the FORCE
start. The FORCE start probably deletes any files having at least one
block on the disk.
Regards,
Richard Schuh
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From: The IBM z/VM Operating System
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Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 1:47 PM
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Subject: Re: CPOWNED Devices
I've renamed spool volumes several times, four or more years
ago, but a force start was required. I don't recall whether it was
VM/ESA or z/VM. I would recommend a spool backup before attempting it.
And if it is for a production system, then schedule enough time to
reload spool, if necessary.
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Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 2:36 PM
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Subject: Re: CPOWNED Devices
Yes, but an experiment using those areas does not necessarily
translate to renaming of a spool volume. It would seem reasonable that
renaming would be OK, but it doesn't hurt to hear it from the Oracle.
Regards,
Richard Schuh
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Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 1:29 PM
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Subject: Re: CPOWNED Devices
I don't believe that will cause any problems. I've done
it recently with the checkpoint and warm start areas (renamed the volume
they are on) and was able to come up without a problem and find all my
spool files. As long as the volumes remain in the same slots, you should
be fine.
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Will it kill spool if I
1. Reliable a spool disk and
2. Chnge the entry in the cpowned list, replacing the
old volser with the new?
Regards,
Richard Schuh
