I tell over and over again: forget about DISKMAP, use DISKMAP instead. DIRMAP used to be billable (part of IPF, later CUF), so the poor-man's solution, DISKMAP EXEC, was created. I've got a document describing differences in more details , and I give some hints about how to manage the CP Directory (like a FULLPACK user with an MDISK for every disk.
2010/10/4 Scott Rohling <[email protected]> > Because the DISKMAP utility is unaware of the size of the 'real' disk - so > END is meaningless to it. > > I always encourage folks to not use END except under specific > circumstances. If there is a reason other than laziness to specify END -- > then use it. Otherwise, list the number of cylinders specifically. > > Oh - and it can pose a danger if you rely on DISKMAP to tell you what is > already allocated and these disks don't show up. > > You might want to try DIRMAINT FREE and DIRMAINT USED commands instead of > DISKMAP. (The thread is about DIRMAINT after all ;-) > > Scott Rohling > > > On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 10:10 AM, George Henke/NYLIC < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> >> Minidisks with the END option specified are not included in a DISKMAP when >> the command, DISKMAP USER is entered. >> >> What is the reason for this? >> >> Does this pose a danger when updating the directory directly, no pun >> intended? :-) >> >> >> >> >> *Ray Waters <[email protected]>* >> Sent by: The IBM z/VM Operating System <[email protected]> >> >> Kris Buelens
