RETAINED_SUFFIX

Use the RETAINED_SUFFIX keyword to rename the original area data set name after the restructure process is complete.

Use

RETAINED_SUFFIX is an optional keyword for the PREPARE command.

Related keyword

SHADOW_SUFFIX

Syntax

RETAINED_SUFFIX=parameter

Parameters

Specify a 1-character to 8-character suffix to be added to the end of the original area data set name after the DEDB online restructure process is complete.

Note

Because of VSAM restrictions, the name of the original (old) area data set must not exceed 44 characters.

Default

RETAINED_SUFFIX=O

Alias

ORIGINAL_SUFFIX