Yes, can he not just do cpfmtxa and choose "label"? ________________________________ From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Scott Rohling Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 8:55 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Rookie question z/VM Linux vol and z/OS backup
Yes, you can use CPFMTXA or ICKDSF (using CPVOL) and just format cylinder 0... we've had to do this a few times in the past. Scott On Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 5:37 AM, Charles Grady <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: OK. I have a z/VM vol that contains a 'full pack' mdisk for a linux guest. when trying to back up this vol from z/OS with DFDSS he complains about there not being a valid VTOC. IS there a way to just "clip" the VTOC to get the information in the right format and NOT distroy the data. The mdisk is cyl 0001-3337 on volid NLNX0A. Thanks. ********************************************************************************************** GDOL CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This transmission may contain confidential information protected by state or federal law. The information is intended only for use consistent with the state business discussed in this transmission.If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or the taking of any action based on the contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please delete this email and notify the sender immediately.Your cooperation is appreciated. ********************************************************************************************** ----------------------------------------------------- Please see the following link for the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee E-mail disclaimer: http://www.bcbst.com/email_disclaimer.shtm
