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Status Future consideration
Workspace z/OS
Categories BCP_Consoles
Created by Guest
Created on May 20, 2019

Show device status when issuing V xxxx,ONLINE

When I issue the command vary device command to bring ONE device online the command does not automatically the volume that was brought online.

If I issue a vary device command to bring more than one device online, the command will automatically show a list of all devices brought online.

Request that the VARY DEVICE,ONLINE command be updated to automatically show the device list when only one device is specified.

Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    Jun 13, 2019

    This is a reasonable request but since there is a current method to obtain the information being requested for the specific VARY command, this request will have to fall into the 'when we can do it' pile.