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DFSMS Catalog/IDCAMS/AMS

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IDCAMS DEFINE MODEL SMS parameters

In an IDCAMS DEFINE, if we specify a MODEL, it would be great if the SMS parameters (DATACLASS, ...) of the model be used.
over 5 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS Catalog/IDCAMS/AMS 2 Planned for future release

Allow IDCAMS to INITIALIZE a VSAM dataset during (or after) DEFINE

CICS is unable to open newly defined empty VSAM datasets as it requires at least one CI to be formatted. To overcome this requires use of an OEM or open source program (VSAMINIT is the common one) to write and then delete a record in the VSAM data...
about 2 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS Catalog/IDCAMS/AMS 1 Planned for future release

IDCAMS: DEFINE RECATALOG for multivolume dataset with volcount > 2 in order to the filesequence and all volumes

Recatalog the multivolume dataset in wrong order and or less volumes the dataset is corrupted but the IDCAMS has returncode=0.
about 2 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS Catalog/IDCAMS/AMS 0 Planned for future release

Provide SET IGGCAT=xx to dynamically change catalog options

Allowing a SET IGGCAT=xx would allow a user to dynamically change catalog options without having to restart the catalog address space (CAS). SSMVSE14003
over 7 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS Catalog/IDCAMS/AMS 1 Planned for future release

include CopyPool Records in DCOLLECT Output

The DCOLLECT function should include informations about copypools.
over 6 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS Catalog/IDCAMS/AMS 3 Planned for future release

Record "V" DCOLLECT IDCAMS

The record type "V" of the DCOLLECT would contain the notion of "SPACE EFFICIENT". It could be much more easy for us to see if this volume is an SE or not.
about 8 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS Catalog/IDCAMS/AMS 3 Planned for future release

Separate Storage Management Privileges for STGADMIN.IGG.DEFDELUALIAS

SUBMITTER SECTIONFIT Number: MR0708031150User Marketing Field Requirement Number: MR0708031150Title: Separate Storage Management Privileges (RUGR20020009)Submitted By: Mark Nelson/Poughkeepsie/IBMOriginators Area: z/OS Security Server (RACF) Desig...
about 10 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS Catalog/IDCAMS/AMS 3 Planned for future release

Change the Catalog Tape Management Exit (IGG0CLXT) from hard-link into IGG0CLX0 to a dynamic-exit

Change the Catalog Tape Management Exit (IGG0CLXT) from being a hard-link into IGG0CLX0 to a dynamic-exit that can be enabled/disabled/modified dynamically.
over 4 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS Catalog/IDCAMS/AMS 0 Planned for future release

PCIT0412-1503 ALTER STORCLAS & MGMTCLAS

SUBMITTER SECTIONSubmitted by: william.pape@citigroup.comSubmitters Company: Citigroup PUBLICRequirement Number and Title: PCIT0412-1503 ALTER STORCLAS & MGMTCLASHomework Assigned: NoRequirement Category: Core TechnologyCurrent Status: Closed ...
over 8 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS Catalog/IDCAMS/AMS 3 Planned for future release