Re: Retiring after 43+ years with IBM

2012-05-16 Thread Clark, Kevin
Frank, I'm proud to say that your IBM years have provided support for my mainframe career since the early 80's. Enjoy your retirement Sir. Kevin Clark -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Frank Yaeger Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [DB2 z/OS] USER CATALOG - Rules of Thumb and best practices

2011-11-10 Thread Clark, Kevin
A few suggestion: We are a small DB2 shop , so one user catalog supports 3 subsystems ( PROD,TEST,DEVL) . Isolation of production is also a best practice. Depending on the number of archives logs that you produce and keep cataloged, they will consume space , size the catalog appropriately

Re: TS1120 Drives: will they support 10/20 GB J tapes ?

2011-08-19 Thread Clark, Kevin
Planned obsolescence! love itthanks everyone -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Ted MacNEIL Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 5:21 PM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: TS1120 Drives: will they support 10/20 GB J

TS1120 Drives: will they support 10/20 GB J tapes ?

2011-08-18 Thread Clark, Kevin
Hello all, Let me answer the first WHY ? - we have over 1000+ 3590 J tape media and no time or money to migrate to high capacity tape media in 2011. So, I was hoping to get the FICON improvement + hardware encryption instantly. Anyone have actual experience with still reading and writing

Generating Linkage control cards from a load module ( PDSMAN ??)

2011-07-12 Thread Clark, Kevin
Anyone with a better memory than mind, I recall a utility , vendor product or CBT or Waterloo , that would list a load library member and then you could issue a JCL or MAPJCL like command to create input cards to re -link the load member. My problem , I have some modules (no JCL) that I

Re: SDSF SYSLOG output problem

2011-04-12 Thread Clark, Kevin
If you recently upgraded to 1.11, three is a IBM SDSF PTF to correct this issue. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Patrick Lyon Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 10:33 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: SDSF SYSLOG

Data Masking - 3270 Sceens

2011-02-07 Thread Clark, Kevin
Hello list, I' searching for 3270 data masking solution for sensitive data , such as SSN# I am aware of a few products, but want to do some due-diligence with this experience group. Hoping for some PCI responses. I believe I have an Attachment xtreme/ Refection solution with Privacy

Re: Identify IP OSA

2010-09-03 Thread Clark, Kevin
Try NETSTAT GATE -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of HELIO Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 9:36 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Identify IP OSA All list, I need to identify the IP of an OSA. Does anyone know the

Re: DASD Moderate Alert from EMC DMX4

2010-08-30 Thread Clark, Kevin
Brad, We moved off EMC recently, however, I recall this type of error being associated with FICON microcode levels (IC3). The DMX4 may need updates. Perhaps recent updates added to your processor. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu]

Re: EBCDIC-ASCII translation and vendor products

2010-08-23 Thread Clark, Kevin
Charles, I would prefer using Unicode Services, but FTP seems better served using its own tables. Kevin -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Charles Mills Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 6:58 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu

Who are the TOP Mainframe Tapesubsystems Vendors?

2010-08-03 Thread Clark, Kevin
Hello all, As the storage landscape has changes over the years. I find myself struggling to put together competitive acquisitions. I'm simply talking about a library with 3592 type drives and maybe LTO support for the Open Systems side. There IBM. Who else? Kevin This e-mail

Re: Who are the TOP Mainframe Tapesubsystems Vendors?

2010-08-03 Thread Clark, Kevin
Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of R.S. Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 4:20 PM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Who are the TOP Mainframe Tapesubsystems Vendors? W dniu 2010-08-03 20:42, Clark, Kevin pisze: Hello all, As the storage landscape has changes over

Re: ATL 3494 for z/OS and zLinux

2010-08-03 Thread Clark, Kevin
I believed IBM TSM or CommVault have solutions. Maybe others -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Miran Cotic Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2010 4:12 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: ATL 3494 for z/OS and zLinux Hello List,

Re: IBM FLASHCOPY interface ( is there a no cost solution)

2010-07-12 Thread Clark, Kevin
Ok...thanks all...I'll off an coding now -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of John Ticic Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 4:05 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: IBM FLASHCOPY interface ( is there a no cost solution) If

IBM FLASHCOPY interface ( is there a no cost solution)

2010-07-09 Thread Clark, Kevin
All, We have migrated our DASD and our new vendor utilized FLASHCOPY. We have CA-DISK DFDSS only. I've been using TSO =6 and even Batch TSO. Is there any ISPF panels or REXX freebies available ? Kevn This e-mail message and any attachments transmitted with it are

Re: Enclaves hung up

2010-06-18 Thread Clark, Kevin
Marc, From a Z/OS systems perspective classified all DB2/DDF workloads via WLM. Then sub-classified them into appropriate services classes with default below batch ( be careful of congestion of threads not getting CPU services that low and your ability cancel them). Since you stated that the

Re: ESS 2105-800 DS6800 comparison

2010-04-02 Thread Clark, Kevin
Nigel, Converted from a Hitachi unit emulating a ESS 2105 to a DS6800 using FDRPAS and FLASHCOPY in 1 day, (10 TB), It was awhile back but there were no problems or issues. Except it didn't support Flashcopy 2 at the time (Dataset level) Since the DS6800 was rack mounted, I should have opted

Re: Mainframe console issue

2010-01-18 Thread Clark, Kevin
Did you Change the PCOM configuration? I believe there is a TRACE function for the LU session. Check that 06E1 is online and that the LU name is still valid, this LU names should match that in your HMC ICC config. Are any other ICC terminal working ? -Original Message- From:

Re: SMP/E question

2010-01-10 Thread Clark, Kevin
Quick response...just do a LIST SYSMODS on the GLOBAL, and edit the file. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of gad...@malam.com Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 4:08 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: SMP/E question Hi, Is

Re: 3592 standalone drives at DR Site

2010-01-07 Thread Clark, Kevin
T. M. If the DR site is under VM, that just attached the devices (6xx-6xx) as your own define3d standalone devices. Toy will have to define new 6XX addresses with the LIBRARY NO. Kevin -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of

Re: HDS/USP Model 27 DASD and DB2

2009-12-29 Thread Clark, Kevin
Mike, We have too have recently installed a USP with a string of Mod-27, I'm curious. What type of DB2 Files have you allocated? Table(s), Log(s) or Catalog(s)? With IOSQ at zero, is there other Fairly Active Disk on the same CU. I am thinking that DB2 TS Scans may be impacting you.

Re: BPXBATCH Program

2009-10-30 Thread Clark, Kevin
Len, The PARM= keyword SH -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Leonard Sasso Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 9:21 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: BPXBATCH Program In the JCL below, what tells the BPXBATCH program to

Re: GIMUNZIP failure

2009-10-27 Thread Clark, Kevin
Check the archives this issue has been discussed in the past, although not by me. There is some sample JCL. rom: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Myers, Edouard (OCTO) Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 5:59 PM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: GIMUNZIP

Re: wto buffer shortage and k q' cmnd no longer works.

2009-10-20 Thread Clark, Kevin
Bonno, Fortunately the systems stay up now...I think to can do a K S, and change the roll time and DEL=D to optimized the messages scrolling. You can still use a MPF to suppress if this occurs regularly and you want to automate it. Kevin -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe

Re: Back to Work

2009-10-18 Thread Clark, Kevin
Welcome back to the world of taxpayers. I've been hearing about this Data Center, a fresh start for all. I have an IMS Guys considering it also, I tell him to look you up if he accepts. Kevin -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On

Re: How to determine module name of a SVC06 LINK call.

2009-10-18 Thread Clark, Kevin
: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Binyamin Dissen Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 3:56 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: How to determine module name of a SVC06 LINK call. On Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:58:54 -0400 Clark, Kevin kevin.cl...@bcbsde.com wrote: :Ok

Re: How to determine module name of a SVC06 LINK call.

2009-10-16 Thread Clark, Kevin
Peter, That may have to be my approached; there may be many different modules that are LINKED and the DUMP only gives me a few and they are freemain-ed so quickly.. Looking into SLIP options also. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On

Re: How to determine module name of a SVC06 LINK call.

2009-10-16 Thread Clark, Kevin
Ok...got it nowI check for the residual name. Thanks.I let you know what I findmay have to adjust my DUMP options. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Hunkeler Peter (KIUP 4) Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 6:14

How to determine module name of a SVC06 LINK call.

2009-10-15 Thread Clark, Kevin
Hello, Issue: trying to locate modules that are being linked excessively for a particular job. I am looking at a SVC 06 entry in my SYSTRACE and subsequent SSCH(s) to the UCB where my LOADLIIB resides. However I need to know the module name that is being LINK and loaded from that LOADLIB. .

Re: How to determine module name of a SVC06 LINK call.

2009-10-15 Thread Clark, Kevin
Street * Newton, MA 02466-2272 * USA Tel: +1.617.614.4503 * Mobile: +1.508.341.1715 Email: bi...@mainstar.com Web: www.rocketsoftware.com -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Clark, Kevin Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 12:32 PM

Re: How to determine module name of a SVC06 LINK call.

2009-10-15 Thread Clark, Kevin
GMT-10/15/2009 18:26:40.533374 LOC-10/15/2009 14:26:40.533374 -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Clark, Kevin Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 2:38 PM To: IBM-MAIN

Re: additional processor?

2009-10-13 Thread Clark, Kevin
Jan, It's best to have IBM commission a Capacity Study. You can supply them with a peak usage week of SMF/RMF data usually at no cost. Kevin -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Jan Vanbrabant Sent: Tuesday, October 13,

Re: additional processor?

2009-10-13 Thread Clark, Kevin
TED, You're correct! I should have added ignore the cover sheet it will most likely suggest a new processor. Fewer faster are better than more slower engines for many workloads -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Ted

Re: additional processor?

2009-10-13 Thread Clark, Kevin
Shameless plug... Mainline, Inc. did our at no cost -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Mark Pace Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 12:43 PM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: additional processor? On Tue, Oct 13, 2009

Re: How is SNA Sense 087D0001 caused by RUSIZES in logmode?

2009-10-07 Thread Clark, Kevin
Martin, I had a draft reply that I didn't send, that requested that you verify the BIND on the targeted system B with a trace. Since these threads are archived on IBMMAIN, your problem and solution will benefit others. Kevin -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List

Re: mainframe e-mail with attachments

2009-10-07 Thread Clark, Kevin
Eileen, We use Emailhost to forward to your mail server. //SND EXEC SAS, //COND=(0,LT), //WORK='1,200', //

Re: GETMAIN Error At IPL

2009-09-29 Thread Clark, Kevin
Matt, Get a SADUMP on the next occurrence. There use to be an issue with HSA storage but I though that IBM change that to CLEAR on a normal IPL. If it is consistently happening on IPL I would check HSA allocations. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List

Re: Slow FTPS thruput

2009-09-24 Thread Clark, Kevin
Neal, What TLS are you using TLS-128 or TLS 256? I believe once you go over 128; the overhead is significant without a Crypto processor. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Neal Eckhardt Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009

Re: Question about MPFLSTXX

2009-09-16 Thread Clark, Kevin
John, Interesting question, I would think that the WTO exit could do this before it gets to MPFLSTxx. Kevin -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of John Norgauer Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 2:28 PM To:

Re: Seperate LPARs for Prod and Test or a single LPAR for both

2009-09-09 Thread Clark, Kevin
GSG, It seems on the surface to be a prudent topology to have dedicated resources for production (1 LPAR) and isolation from TEST/DEVL workloads (another LPAR). WLM has made significant inroads into controlling workloads on a single LPAR, so there are no real resource distribution issues. With

Re: How much CPU will mainframe Firewall cost?

2009-08-25 Thread Clark, Kevin
John, I don't have any idea on how much. But to qualify the usage of the firewall on the mainframe, if the business Firewall(s) are still in place and stopping extra erroneous traffic. There should me minimal CPU usage. Corporate Firewalls on PC servers don't consume much CPU. Redbooks:

Forced Offload of non ZIIP eligable workloads ????????

2009-07-06 Thread Clark, Kevin
FYI - We have not gone ZIIP as if yet, is this in addition to normal IBM offloaded workload ? http://www.neon.com/neon/news_063009.shtm Kevin ( intrigued ) Clark This e-mail message and any attachments transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of its

Re: Forced Offload of non ZIIP eligable workloads ????????

2009-07-06 Thread Clark, Kevin
All, One of you fine member just informed me that this was discuss a week or so back. There was a lengthy discussion of this software and other things last week under a subject of Offload work to ziip. I am reviewing those comments first. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe

Re: Throttling FTP

2009-06-09 Thread Clark, Kevin
Martin, You could downgrade your TCPIP buffer sizes and other TCPIP parameters on your Stack. However, IMHO I would go with setting up Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms on your CISCO router, if FTP traffic is impacting your interactive workload. Kevin -Original Message- From:

Re: vse to z/os migration

2009-05-18 Thread Clark, Kevin
Ron, If it's just a single application, we may need more specific such as hom many programs, language, files (VSAM, BDAM, ETC.) But converting the Core Image Library to a PDS Load library can be done via a PUNCH method and relinked under MVS id you don't have source. You will need to

Re: Accessing a big sequential file

2009-05-11 Thread Clark, Kevin
The UNIX TAIL command could be used. You should be able to access the files via Batch OMVS. Kevin From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List on behalf of K Zafirop Sent: Fri 5/8/2009 9:30 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Accessing a big sequential file Hi

Re: MQ Monitor

2009-05-11 Thread Clark, Kevin
Bill, Q PASA is an excellant monitor, As far I know the best monitor for other platforms. I have only recently used CA-SYSVIEW with the MQ upgrade and found it more than adequate. Kevin From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List on behalf of Bill Johnson

Re: Undocumented Flashcopy Error

2009-04-23 Thread Clark, Kevin
Mike, All I found of interest was this: If you receive a fnrs code other than what is displayed in the following list, contact the IBM ESS Hardware Support structure for further assistance. From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List on behalf of Mike Myers

Re: FTP timeout problem

2009-03-25 Thread Clark, Kevin
Robert, Try TIMEOUT 720 Kevin This e-mail message and any attachments transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of its authorized recipient(s). If you are not an intended or authorized recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying,

Re: FTP timeout problem

2009-03-23 Thread Clark, Kevin
Robert, Start a TCP trace on ports 20,21 for the IP address of scftpd.ca.com. If its a firewall issue , there should be a stoppage of traffic during handshaking. Perhaps an unsolicitied RST. Kevin From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List on behalf of

Re: SCRT (Sub-Capacity Reporting Tool)

2009-03-11 Thread Clark, Kevin
Mark, We will be starting this process next month. Our monthly SMF tape is produced on the 2nd day of the next month already, so all days of the previous month are account for. The cost saving dictate changing your business collection process. keep in mind you could cut a tape with just

Re: How to protect the following user to alter the JES2 JOBCLASS

2009-03-02 Thread Clark, Kevin
Tommy, Looks like access via SUBMIT JCL (Internal Reader) is not blocked, Use external security package to NOT AUTH. JES2 issues RACROUTE(s) so check you security manuals. Kevin -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Tommy

Re: FTP alternative needed

2009-03-02 Thread Clark, Kevin
Try Connect:Direct if you can Budget UP or even a secure FTP solution. Don't forget PGP or Encryption products as a solution. Kevin -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of larry macioce Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 2:10 PM

Re: IEFU29 exit question

2009-02-17 Thread Clark, Kevin
John, I am sure you will find the SETPROG command or someone on the list will respond on that issue. But my concern would be why didn't it load? Did it ABEND? Kevin -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of John Norgauer Sent:

Re: Workload Reports

2009-02-10 Thread Clark, Kevin
If you have SAS, I have a few... -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Luiz Paulo Telles Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 3:23 PM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Workload Reports Hi, I'm looking for a program or tool to help

Re: Data Encryption Product Limits: 300 Datasets per month

2009-01-18 Thread Clark, Kevin
Guys, I am looking into RACF certificates to handle Key Management, early stages looks doable. Kevin From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List on behalf of Ed Gould Sent: Sun 1/18/2009 12:48 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Data Encryption Product

Data Encryption Product Limits: 300 Datasets per month

2009-01-16 Thread Clark, Kevin
List, I have CA-Tape Encryption , CA-Vtape, CA-1 and CA-DISK (SAMS) . Need to DR about 300 packs or 3000 datasets a week. CA-Tape Encryption first level cost is for 300 datasets per month, then a price increase to extent to over 1000 datasets a month. We could use CA-DISK and backup all

Re: Data Encryption Product Limits: 300 Datasets per month

2009-01-16 Thread Clark, Kevin
-Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of R.S. Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 1:11 PM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Data Encryption Product Limits: 300 Datasets per month Clark, Kevin wrote: ...but what is the issue? g More seriously

Re: MVS 4 minute 'outage'

2009-01-07 Thread Clark, Kevin
Check for any 4 Min.MIH settingsand check the TCPIP log for timeouts -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:ibm-m...@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of JE Thinnes Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 12:03 PM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: MVS 4 minute 'outage'

Re: Help with Usermod that will assemble and link

2008-11-24 Thread Clark, Kevin
L. Use the ++USERMOD convention with a ACTION DOC -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lizette Koehler Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 10:58 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Help with Usermod that will assemble and link I

What is Display coomand for SSI characters

2008-11-12 Thread Clark, Kevin
Hello All, I am having a brain freeze.. Didn't D SSI once provide you with the DB2 prefix character?Such as -STOP DB2where '-' is the command character associated with that subsystems. Was I utilizing 3rd party tools all these years.Oh No! I am RTFM now ..it like

Re: What is Display coomand for SSI characters

2008-11-12 Thread Clark, Kevin
Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clark, Kevin Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 11:15 AM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: What is Display coomand for SSI characters Hello All, I am having a brain freeze.. Didn't D SSI once provide you

Re: new z/OS IMS shop

2008-11-03 Thread Clark, Kevin
Try CA DUO from CA. http://www.ca.com/us/products/product.aspx?id=8096 Kevin This e-mail message and any attachments transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of its authorized recipient(s). If you are not an intended or authorized recipient, you are hereby

Re: HMC Management Best Practices

2008-10-06 Thread Clark, Kevin
I believe the writer statement concerning: What are some best practices that you use to prevent these and other? Operator errors while performing HMC tasks? Was not directed only at Operators in the computer room, but instead at those personnel (systems and operations) who operator the HMC.

Re: Sending zOS traps to Nimbus

2008-10-03 Thread Clark, Kevin
Tim, I'll start off with recommending that you consider using standard MIB MIB2 SNMP packets to support other products that may be in your network. Nimbus probably does that. My problem with some other products has been the type of information collected by the agents on Z/OS. Will it be just

Re: Crypto HELP.

2008-10-03 Thread Clark, Kevin
Lucy, We are just getting started on this also. We use CA's Tape Encryption product. Toy should have feature code 3863 CPACF that will handle AES128 and some SHA-1 stuff via macros or you can codes the five or some commands into a API. I've found several documents on the IBM page and receive

Re: HMC Management Best Practices

2008-10-01 Thread Clark, Kevin
Mark, I've found that training and frequent usage of the HMC reducing confusions. However some safe guards would be: 1. Change the PASSWORDS for all users other than OPERATOR. 2. Lock the IPL Profiles. Forces a DO YOU REALLY WANT TO IPL PROD moment. 3. Prepare HMC Documents and procedures.

Re: z890 model upgrade

2008-09-22 Thread Clark, Kevin
Walter, IBM can fill your requirements using extracted SMF/RMF data and modeling the proposed CPU configuration. Contact you IBM SE Kevin -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Walter Marguccio Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008

Re: Taking Image Copy of base tablespace,LOB Tablespace and all the indexspaces in DB2V8

2008-09-19 Thread Clark, Kevin
P.Sabarish Kannan You should post on the DB2 List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kevin -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of P.Sabarish Kannan Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 2:56 AM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Taking Image Copy of

Re: Virtual Tape ???

2007-06-20 Thread Clark, Kevin
Hello Mark, If you have say CA-COPYTAPE or some other utility other than DFDSS it should provide favorable results. IEBGENER has some limitation on certain DCB mixes. I never really figure out which ones. I use to use SAS often when I had these issues. Kevin

Re: how to list LE options

2007-06-20 Thread Clark, Kevin
Bob, I thing you have your answer. But here is a tip. Turning this on in CICS has overhead..the options are listed for each transaction -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Schramm, Rob Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 12:39

Re: CMS/DOD idle connection requirements

2007-06-18 Thread Clark, Kevin
Steve, I didn't think that it (maybe AR39 - check DISA) was that detail to logoff with 15 minutes of inactivity. I though it just stated to lock the terminals and have the users be revalidated. Checking my memory backs for the documents now. Maybe GAO.. Kevin -Original Message-

Re: DFHSM-ABARS

2007-06-15 Thread Clark, Kevin
Willie, I hope that you have solved your issue as of this writing. In the future proving more details would be helpful. Items such as Address space status (LW, NS, IN, OUT), on what SDSF screen DA, IF DA what is the CPU (% or accumulated time). What does RMFIII say for delays? Resource

Re: Use of the MQSeries API Crossing Exit

2007-06-13 Thread Clark, Kevin
Tom, I see your concern for increase in CPU. If I understand correctly, there will be a SMF110 record created for each MQPUT from one or more AIX systems. So depending on your current MQ/PUT rate SMF recording could increase significantly for the additional 32 bytes of connection related data.

Re: Use of the MQSeries API Crossing Exit

2007-06-13 Thread Clark, Kevin
Tom, Your approach seems solid. I recall using the CICS Bridge adapter and switching the Transid on the backside. This involved create a MQ routing region for all my MQ tasks. But heck, the API should work. Now Tom, Why stop with TRANID. I am sure that SOX or someone is going to request the

Re: ARCCMDxx - HSM : Anyone know the keyword to restrict Supervisor Mode in ISMF

2007-06-12 Thread Clark, Kevin
Yes. Thanks -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of FRASER, Brian Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 7:54 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: ARCCMDxx - HSM : Anyone know the keyword to restrict Supervisor Mode in ISMF AUTH

Re: FDRPAS Question

2007-06-12 Thread Clark, Kevin
Tom, I don't use FDRPAS at my current location and I am sure Bruce will add on to this. I believe you have to run a FDR process/job on all systems that the volume is defined. Kevin -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom

ARCCMDxx - HSM : Anyone know the keyword to restrict Supervisor Mode in ISMF

2007-06-11 Thread Clark, Kevin
Hello all, I am starting to forget more than I ever knew. I thought it was a SETSYS sometime. In the ARCCMD HSM member there was a way to restrict User and Supervisor Mode without RACF in ISMF. (it I will accept even a hint...say the URL to the right DFSMS manual.

Re: mainframe acces using shared id

2007-06-06 Thread Clark, Kevin
Raj, Since I am sure you aware that Best Practices say Eliminate Share IDs, however it seems that you still authenticate the users first, then log them into the systems with this Shared Userid. To fix you issue maybe one of these may work. 1. Have pool of shared ID and assign the SHARED ID

Re: CICS Abends at startup AKEA

2007-06-05 Thread Clark, Kevin
L. A dump would be better than a guess, however DFHLUP is for LU services/ MRO. Perhaps you have a 24bit program trying accessing EDSA. Do a CEMT I SYD RESULT - OVERTYPE TO MODIFY Sydumpcode(SR0001)check the AP0001 also Sysdumping( Nosysdump ) Dumpscope( Local )

Re: Limit to the number of Aliases in a User Catalog

2007-05-29 Thread Clark, Kevin
Kay, Search the archives for last year around this time. Each alias record is about 11 bytes with pad bytes and the Master Catalog record is the MAX CI size of 32k or something like that. Do an IDCAMS PRINT on the master catalog alias record to confirm. Kevin -Original Message-

Re: Limit to the number of Aliases in a User Catalog

2007-05-29 Thread Clark, Kevin
Kay, You can define a group of USERCATS (1-4) and use a REXX exec to add the alias. When the initial defined fail, select another USERCAT (1-4). However deleting the old alias should be consider when TSO people leave and there datasets have been reassigned to the catch all TSOID. Kevin

Re: Synchronize Time Between Mainframe and Servers?

2007-05-23 Thread Clark, Kevin
Pat, STP may be your savior here. It can sync up with the same FIREWALL server or the external source that your FIREWALL uses. http://www-03.ibm.com/systems/z/pso/stp.html?ca=stpmet=inbame=WP_Site =sysz Kevin -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: Cloning DB2 using Flashcopy

2007-05-22 Thread Clark, Kevin
Tony, A complete Flashcopy of DB2 and a SWAP to the cloned DB2 system is simple enough. However If you (and so be back where we started) then shutdown the original DB2 system and restart it once you are done with the cloned DB2. Just clipped the DASD back and the catalogs are in sync. Will you

Re: How Does the SNTP Server Get the Correct Time

2007-05-22 Thread Clark, Kevin
Eric, One SNTP client I downloaded provided the system time and the network time. Trying broadcast request Querying 255.255.255.255 Data received: Network time: May 22, 2007, 13:32:35.177 UTC System time: May 22, 2007, 13:32:32.839 UTC Kevin

Re: Virtual tape limits (Was: OEM software electronic download report card)

2007-05-14 Thread Clark, Kevin
Hate to interrupt with a question; this is a good thread going. The 3590 are getting hugeHowever, What are MVCs? -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Zelden But the other benefit (and part of the reasoning behind it and

Re: Catalog and APF

2007-05-14 Thread Clark, Kevin
Daniel, Are you using indirect cataloging? It sounds like you MASTERCAT is pointing to the xxxMS* packs. Used Symbolic in the listcat IPLRS1,IPLRS2, etc Kevin -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Daniel McLaughlin Sent:

Re: Question on DFP

2007-05-11 Thread Clark, Kevin
Steve, Check your log after IPL. This is 1.7 IEA101A SPECIFY SYSTEM PARAMETERS FOR z/OS 01.07.00 HBB7720 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How can I tell which version of DFP is on out installation, 1.3 or 1.4 ? We run zOS 1.6, will be running zOA 1.8 The sysprogrammers don't know. snip

Re: Access Method Services messages?

2007-05-10 Thread Clark, Kevin
Pat, This takes me back a bit. A 90 was usually an Open Request failure for an empty VSAM file. I believe you get it on a close of an unopened file also. Perhaps return codes from OPEN ACB would be a good start. Kevin --

Re: Mainframe Data Center Permanant Shutdown Procedure Needed

2007-05-03 Thread Clark, Kevin
Bill, First of all, congratulation and best wishes on your retirement. In your case just some simple due diligence should suffice. 1. Get those letters out to the vendors (software /hardware) to cancel the flow of monies outbound. 2. If all data has been converted to PC readable formant,

Re: SMS problem

2007-05-01 Thread Clark, Kevin
Mark, If this is a standalone mount request. Than your UNIT= should be a group of non-acs devices. This would be my first solution attempt. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Steely Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 2:55 PM To:

Re: SMS problem

2007-05-01 Thread Clark, Kevin
From the DFSMSdfp Storage Adminitration Reference: With [EMAIL PROTECTED] and DISP=OLD and VOL=SER=nn specified in the JCL, you can access an imported tape outside an automated library for input if you have another tape with the same volser in a system-managed library. Mark -- It

Re: Monitor refresh rates

2007-04-27 Thread Clark, Kevin
Tony, By REFRESH RATE, if you mean screen display updates than that would depend if you expected some significant changes to have occurred. I like to handle refresh rates as they relate to the sampling of the monitor. If the monitor is only collecting 2 to 5 samples during that 20 second period

Re: Monitor refresh rates

2007-04-27 Thread Clark, Kevin
consumption will should down within the address space with longer refresh rates. Kevin -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clark, Kevin Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 9:28 AM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Monitor refresh rates Tony

Re: VSAM Extent Reduction - Any way to disable for selected jobs

2007-04-11 Thread Clark, Kevin
are encountering. -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clark, Kevin Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 10:02 AM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: VSAM Extent Reduction - Any way to disable for selected jobs Anyone, This enhancement

Re: gdg question

2007-04-11 Thread Clark, Kevin
Eileen, If I understand correctly, The GDG BASE is being ENQUEUED. Kevin (not a guru) Clark 3. JOBA remains on the execution queue waiting for the dataset: IEF863I DSN = .PTNT.SASFILE.NEW JOBA IEF099I JOB TBCDAILY WAITING FOR DATA SETS now, why is the IEF863I msg

Re: Extract listing of production datasets

2007-04-11 Thread Clark, Kevin
Bob, You did say easy. On the ISPF 3.4 Enter P for print dataset list Enter %%%P.*in the DSNAME LEVEL I would only do this online with less than 10,000 datasets or so. -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff /

VSAM Extent Reduction - Any way to disable for selected jobs

2007-04-10 Thread Clark, Kevin
Anyone, This enhancement introduced with DFSMS 1.5 is causing my Storage Admin so pain. We want to disable this when moving certain groups of dataset to maintain the extents which fit better with other datasets on the target volumes during reorganizations. The datasets are DB2 linear, so

Re: Seeking FTP Spanish conversion tables.

2007-04-05 Thread Clark, Kevin
] On Behalf Of Clark, Kevin Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 1:41 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Seeking FTP Spanish conversion tables. Hello or Buena Dias, MY Spanish and eSpanish tables in SEZATCPX are incorrect. Does any one have a updated and complete table of translation for all characters

Re: Contract Rates

2007-04-04 Thread Clark, Kevin
Eric, Go to Realrates.com For a idea on what others are getting. Kevin -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives

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