You shouldn't have to do anything else. Activate the code, and then watch for the things we mentioned.
On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 7:20 AM, [email protected] < [email protected]> wrote: > Thanks for the quick answers, but I think there is a misunderstanding of my > question. After activating the license code on the DS8K, is there anything > else to configure on the storage manager of the DS8K to get FLASHCOPY > usable? For example, must I restart the DS8K or must I put a hook on any > screen of the storage manager or whatever? > > > kind regards > Franz Josef Pohlen > > > Am 24.02.2010 20:50, schrieb Tom Duerbusch: > > You only need to vary off/on when the "to" device volser changes. This is >> to let CP know to update the incore copy of the volser info. >> >> This is not required if the "to" volume wasn't changed, nor is it required >> if you flash minidisks. >> >> But if you flash minidisks the guests that are using those minidisks need >> to be made aware that they need to process that vcua as if it is a new pack. >> (reaccess in CMS), Perhaps IPL VSE or online the mindisk. etc. >> >> Tom Duerbusch >> THD Consulting >> >> >>> Mark Pace<[email protected]> 2/24/2010 1:27 PM>>> >> I found that the devices you want to flash need to be varied off and on >> once >> in order for the flash code to work. >> >> On Wed, Feb 24, 2010 at 2:08 PM, Frank M. Ramaekers >> <[email protected]>wrote: >> >> > I think that you need to be at z/VM 5.4 0902 to get some of the >> > enhancements to the FLASHCOPY command (FLASHCOPY ESTABLISH, FLASHCOPY >> > WITHDRAW, etc.) >> > >> > >> > Frank M. Ramaekers Jr. >> > >> > >> > >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[email protected]] >> On >> > Behalf Of [email protected] >> > Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 12:28 PM >> > To: [email protected] >> > Subject: question to DS8000 and Flashcopy activation >> > >> > Hi all, >> > >> > I have to setup the flashcopy feature at a customer's DS8K next month. >> I >> > >> > know how to activate an additional feature code on this machine. At >> > least I hope for flashcopy this works the same as an activation of >> > additional dasds. This I have already done some time ago. When the >> > activation code is installed, is there anything else necessary to >> > configure on this machine or can I use it directly from z/VM with the >> CP >> > >> > FLASHCOPY command? Must I restart the DS8K after activation of the >> > feature code? >> > >> > Any hints are welcome. >> > >> > -- >> > kind regards >> > Franz Josef Pohlen >> > >> > _____________________________________________________ >> > This message contains information which is privileged and confidential >> and >> > is solely for the use of the >> > intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware >> that >> > any review, disclosure, >> > copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is >> strictly >> > prohibited. If you have >> > received this in error, please destroy it immediately and notify us at >> > [email protected]. >> > >> >> >> >> >> > -- Mark Pace Mainline Information Systems 1700 Summit Lake Drive Tallahassee, FL. 32317
