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Status Future consideration
Workspace z/OS
Created by Guest
Created on Apr 28, 2023

zFS - Update catalog bits also when filesystem is mounted RO

The zFS attributes from the CATALOG will be updated only when the filesystem is mounted RDWR.

Meaning when a cluster is allocated with 'DEFINE CLUSTER LINEAIR' (not with ZFS keyword). And afterwards always mounted RO, the catalog is never updated.
From a catalog point of view the VSAM is never seen as a zFS.

- Any backup constructions relying on this will never select it, creating unexpected situations.

At this moment I don't really see the logic why the catalog is not updated if the zFS is RO. There is no relation between the mountmode of a filesystem and the catalog bits.
They are residing in the VVR with the VVDS on the volume not inside the VSAM (zFS) or any.

Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    May 2, 2023
    This will be prioritized with other future candidates, and implemented when appropriate.