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DFSMS HSM

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DFSMSHSM - remove reliance on ML1 for VTOC backups

We are no longer using migration level 1 for migrated data so we want to remove all ML1 volumes, however these are still required for VTOC backups. We do not see a need for VTOC backups as we would never use them for recovery but there does not ap...
about 5 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS HSM 1 Future consideration

DB2 Backup System, timely release SYSPITR lock when Backup fails

!!!! Not able to select the appropiate Produkt, therefore select a random produkt. Produkt should be DB2 for z/OS !!!! When SYSPITR lock is held too long this can lead to Groupbufferpool shortages and DB2 is unable to perform GRECP/LPL recovery. S...
over 5 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS HSM 2 Planned for future release

manual Pairing for DFSMShsm frbackup

We use the frbackup command for copying our DB2 Environment in a new SYSPLEX. Therefor it is necessary that the first Volume of the source SG is copied to the first Volume in the backup Pool. The HSM make these Pairing more or less randomized. So ...
about 8 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS HSM 3 Not under consideration

HSM needs to be able to COPY DUMP VOLUMES and update the BCDS. This is media change like moving from one VTS to Another VTS.

When Migrating to different MEDIA in HSM RECYCLE can be used to move ML2 and BACKUP volumes. The DUMP VOLUMES have no way to be moved where the CDS is updated also. Over the years in doing mergers, splits, and media upgrades this is always a issue...
over 8 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS HSM 2 Not under consideration

Protect HSM expiration functions in IPL date error situation

We had a recent experience where one of our systems was IPL'ed to a future date. Unfortunately, RMM and HSM recycle processing ran during this time resulting in data being deleted prior to the true expiration date. We are able to change the RMM IP...
over 8 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS HSM 1 Future consideration

Allow DFHSM to Migrate bad files with 0 exts

We have come across bad dsns(meaning files that have no lrecl, blocksize, 0 extents and/or are empty).DFHSM will bypass these types of files due to it having 0 extents. What is happening is even though they are still being cataloged. With these fi...
about 3 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS HSM 1 Future consideration

Prioritize On Demand Migrations / SHARE Req#SSMVSS14001

When a volume exceeds the high threshold the ENF72 message will trigger an ON Demand Migration for that volume. In our environment we have many PROD volumes that exceed the high threshold, but at the same time we also have many TEST volumes that e...
about 9 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS HSM 2 Not under consideration

Provide DFHSM Class Transitioning by # of GDG's on Primary

Currently, support exists only to migrate based on # of GDG's on Primary. Would alternatively like to class transition instead of migrate.
about 9 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS HSM 2 Not under consideration

HSM should verify if another function needs a tape migration if it is migrating a large dataset.

Customer have impact with a production job that was waiting for a recall data set. It took a long time because HSM was migrating a large dataset and the tape needed was part of the connect set.HSM verifies if another function needs the tape migrat...
about 9 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS HSM 2 Not under consideration

Request to have a way to change HLQ of ABARS ARECOVER VERIFY CONFLICTdataset

Is it possible for the ARECOVER command option VERIFY to have a sub-option to specify a different HLQ than the default 'id' which is linked to the authorized user ID for DFSMShsm.On our system 'id.agname.CONFLICT.Dyyddd.Thhmmss' is always HSM.agna...
about 9 years ago in z/OS / DFSMS HSM 2 Not under consideration

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