Creating volume group definitions

To create a volume group definitions member, complete these steps.

About this task

Procedure

  1. Make a copy of the sample volume group definitions member (VGRPDEFS), which is in the control data set that was generated during the installation and configuration process.
  2. Modify the new (copied) volume group definitions member. To modify the member, use the options on the Tivoli Advanced Allocation Management Control Member Management panel (preferred) or use the ISPF EDIT function.
    1. Confirm that the first line of the member is the comment:

      * VGRP DEFINITIONS

    2. Specify the volume group names and the volume serial numbers to associate with the volume group name. For more information, see Volume group definition syntax.
  3. Use a valid member name to save the member. All control data set member names must adhere to standard PDS member name conventions.