VERIFY command
The VERIFY command verifies the structure of the records in the repository control file.
Syntax
VERIFY=LIST|(DSN=data-set-name [,VOL=volume-serial])
Parameters
- LIST
- LIST operates on a list of data sets.
- DSN=data-set-name
- Data set name must match an existing protected data set.
- VOL=volume-serial
- For uncataloged data sets, the volume serial number of the volume on which the data set resides. Omit this parameter if the data set is cataloged.
Usage
This command is available for use by the Administrator only.
This command may be used at any time prior to starting the STC.
VERIFY ensures all required records for a protected resource exist in the repository.
VERIFY=LIST operates on a list that is generated by a previous command, such as SHOW=PROTECTIONS command.
Example 1: Analyze the integrity of all protected data sets
The SHOW command generates a list of all protected resources, and then the VERIFY
command analyzes them for integrity.
SHOW=PROTECTION
VERIFY=LISTExample 2: Verify the integrity of a single data set
The VERIFY command verifies the structural integrity of a single data set.
VERIFY=(DSN=SYS1.PARMLIB)