Didn't seem worth it. The scheme we use works fine, and didn't require us to change PROFILE EXEC on 50-odd servers. The package containing the script was rolled out with a scheduled update on the Linux side. The directory changes could be scripted through VMSecure.
-----Original Message----- From: Linux on 390 Port [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Adam Thornton Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 1:09 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [LINUX-390] Dasd_diag_mod question On Sep 11, 2009, at 12:02 PM, Hall, Ken (GTS) wrote: > My complaint with SWAPGEN going back to when it was first announced > was > that it needs to know the number of blocks to format. This means that > if the size or number of the vdisk(s) changes in the directory, the VM > admin also has to go to the target machine's 191 disk and update the > PROFILE EXEC so the right number of blocks get formatted on the right > devices. Having to change things in multiple places seemed like > something to be avoided. Hm. Did you ever send us a requirement for that? If so, I apologize for having missed it. Since we already look for the number of blocks in the "reuse" code, I think it should be pretty straightforward to do that check and then use the number of blocks detected if the user doesn't specify. Adam ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message w/attachments (message) may be privileged, confidential or proprietary, and if you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender, do not use or share it and delete it. Unless specifically indicated, this message is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of any investment products or other financial product or service, an official confirmation of any transaction, or an official statement of Merrill Lynch. Subject to applicable law, Merrill Lynch may monitor, review and retain e-communications (EC) traveling through its networks/systems. The laws of the country of each sender/recipient may impact the handling of EC, and EC may be archived, supervised and produced in countries other than the country in which you are located. This message cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free. References to "Merrill Lynch" are references to any company in the Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. group of companies, which are wholly-owned by Bank of America Corporation. Securities and Insurance Products: * Are Not FDIC Insured * Are Not Bank Guaranteed * May Lose Value * Are Not a Bank Deposit * Are Not a Condition to Any Banking Service or Activity * Are Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency. Attachments that are part of this E-communication may have additional important disclosures and disclaimers, which you should read. This message is subject to terms available at the following link: http://www.ml.com/e-communications_terms/. By messaging with Merrill Lynch you consent to the foregoing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390
