Clearing the ERDS when near full on VSE
If the ERDS is filling up too quickly you can use the special EREP procedure named IFCOFFLD to off-load the records to another data set. IFCOFFLD preserves the data on the ERDS and gives you a summary report that can help you find the problem that caused the ERDS to fill up.
IFCOFFLD does essentially the same thing a normal ERDS off-load
procedure does:
- It produces a system summary using the records on the ERDS.
- It copies the records to an output data set and clears the ERDS.
- Prevents the loss of statistical data
- Saves time
The following table shows what IFCOFFLD does and gives a JCS example.
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Note: It would be
advantageous to assign your regular permanent EREP history data set
to SYS009 for IFCOFFLD. You should also set up an IFCOFFLD procedure
to be started from the console as needed. See Automating the running of EREP.
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