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Status Future consideration
Workspace z/OS
Categories DFSMS ICKDSF
Created by Guest
Created on Oct 31, 2023

RELATED IDEAS

Facility class for ICKDSF miss option adding a generic volume list

In our shop only storage guys are allowed to initialize a volume. 

Meaning having required access to facility class STGADMIN.ICK.INIT/REFORMAT/etc.

So whenever a sysprog want to reformat or init a specific named range of volumes named ie ABC%%% the sysprog need to join forces or call in a person from storage to assist.

We ask for an option of a generic profile like STGADMIN.ICK.INIT.ABC%%% or  STGADMIN.ICK.REFORMAT.ABC%%% or a extra profile where the volume list can be added in case the client want to. 

Please do not refer to usage facility class named DASDVOL  as this is a complete different discussion.

Having such an option would remove audit remarks we have from external auditors, so i expect same issue for other clients.

Idea priority High
  • Guest
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    |     Jan 30, 2024
    This will be added to the RFE backlog after current work is finished.
  • Guest
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    |     Oct 31, 2023

    Hi - very useful option. System volumes will very often have a certain naming convention, that can fall within such a standard. Regards, Gert

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