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z/VSE stand-alone dump program
Today I want to talk briefly about our stand-alone dump program. I hope you never need it and you system always runs fine. But in case of a system loop or hardwait the most valuable information for problem analysis is a stand-alone dump. You may write the stand-alone dump to tape or (ECKD / FBA) disk. Because of performance reasons I would prefer the stand-alone dump to disk to reduce the down time. If you upgrade your system to a new z/VSE version, release or refresh level, please always create a new stand-alone dump program (tape or disk)... [More]
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Small VSE/VSAM enhancement for LISTCAT available
A small VSE/VSAM enhancement was implemented with APAR DY47478 for z/VSE 4.3. The z/VSE 5.1 version will be available soon with APAR DY47482. The APAR fixes an IDCAMS LISTCAT loop for a large number of datasets residing on one volume (more than 5000 VSAM datasets per volume). With this APAR applied IDCAMS LISTCAT will provide part of the output along with the error message: IDC3009I ** VSAM CATALOG RETURN CODE IS 44 - REASON CODE IS IGG0CLAZ-4 -------------------------------------------------------------- Messages and Codes book to be updated... [More]
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z/VSE PSP bucket for zBC12 available
The Preventive Service Planning (PSP) bucket for the new zBC12 mainframe is available. You can find the PSP here . PSP buckets for z/VSE contain all Hiper PTFs and other recommended service for a specific set of products, components or new hardware. More information on PSPs is on our service web page (preventive service) . The PSP content may change. Therefore please check the zBC12 PSP page again before you order PTFs.
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News from z/VSE service: RSLs are available
The Recommended Service Level (RSL) for z/VSE 5.1.2 and z/VSE 4.3.1 was upgraded to the June 18, 2013 PTF level. An RSL consists of a list of all APAR/PTF numbers, which are available at specific cutoff dates. RSLs are updated more frequently than refreshes and contain all available service, not only the hiper service. The RSL information is published on our preventive service web page - here . New PTFs are indicated by an asterisk.
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Fix list for CICS Transaction Server for VSE/ESA V1.1.1 |
News from z/VSE service - RSLs available
The Recommended Service Level (RSL) for z/VSE 5.1.1 and z/VSE 4.3.1 was upgraded to the April 9, 2013 PTF level. An RSL consists of a list of all APAR/PTF numbers, which are available at specific cutoff dates. RSLs are updated more frequently than refreshes and contain all available service, not only the hiper service. The RSL information is published on our preventive service web page - here . New PTFs are indicated by an asterisk.
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When did you create your last z/VSE stand-alone dump ?
I hope, you don't need to take a standalone dump of your z/VSE system and your system is always running as expected. However, just in case: please create a new stand alone dump program on disk or tape, after a major upgrade of your z/VSE system (release or refresh migration) or as stated in the description of the APARs you applied. A stand-alone dump is essential for problem analysis of e.g. a hard wait or a system loop (if a system interaction is no longer possible). To prepare z/VSE for a standalone dump, please create the... [More]
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