Confirming delete and release requests

You can confirm delete and release actions before DFSMSrmm performs them. For example, if you delete a data set on a volume, using the Delete Data set panel, and you requested the confirm option for your session, DFSMSrmm displays the Confirm Delete Data Set panel. This panel shows information about the data set you chose and asks for confirmation that you want this data set deleted from DFSMSrmm.

Put YES in the Confirm Deletes field of the DFSMSrmm Dialog User Options panel if you want to confirm all delete and release actions before DFSMSrmm performs them. Put NO if you do not want to confirm any actions.

The confirm delete option is initially set to YES. Once you change this initial setting, DFSMSrmm stores the new setting and remembers it across sessions.

You can change the confirm delete option at any time during your session by returning to the DFSMSrmm Dialog User Options panel or by using the CONFIRM command. Use the CONFIRM command from the command or option line of any panel to bypass the DFSMSrmm Dialog User Options panel.

Use CONFIRM with either ON or OFF. Enter

===> CONFIRM ON

and DFSMSrmm prompts you to confirm a specific delete or release action.

You can change this option repeatedly during your DFSMSrmm ISPF session. See Deleting software product information for more information on the individual confirm delete panels.