The question begs to be asked, Why is it done this way? (cue historians and philosophers).
It seems a little restrictive and not in the spirit of VM, that being flexibility. Thanks, Steve From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bob Bates Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 12:03 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: SYSTEM CONFIG file and slots If the spool packs change slots, you won't be able to find the spool files when the IPL occurs. Yes, it uses the slot number to locate the volume. Nice idea trying to keep the volumes together but if you want to do that, keep the spool packs at the top. Page and tdisk don't need to carry over from IPL to IPL. For that matter, there isn't anything on them that will carry over. And if you add another spool volume, add it to a slot after the last spool already on the list or, as you've seen, you'll lose at least some of the spool files out there. Bob Bates Enterprise Hosting Services w. (469)892-6660 c. (214) 907-5071 "This message may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the addressee or authorized to receive this for the addressee, you must not use, copy, disclose, or take any action based on this message or any information herein. If you have received this message in error, please advise the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete this message. Thank you for your cooperation."
