Allocating data sets using the ISPF interface
Use the following procedure to allocate data sets for BMC AMI Datastream for IMS:
- To allocate data sets, select the Allocate data sets option from the ISPF Main Menu.
- The Data Set Allocation Menu panel is displayed. On this panel, select the Extract List Library option to allocate an extract list library used by BMC AMI Datastream for IMS.
Specify the data set name to allocate the library and press Enter.
Menu Options Help
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BMC AMI Datastream for IMS Data Set Allocation Menu
Command ===> _________________________________________________________________
Choose the type of data set to allocate.
1 1. Extract list library - Contains Extract lists
2. Options library - Contains IMSID and Server options
Specify the data set to allocate.
Data set name . . . 'MVSSNN.AFI.EXTLIST'
F1=Help F3=Exit F12=CancelOn the Allocate New Extract List Library panel, enter the allocation information (example shown below) and press Enter:
Allocate New Extract List Library
Command ===> _______________________________________________________________
Enter information below to allocate the data set. Then press Enter.
Extract List Library . . . : 'MVSSNN.AFI.EXTLIST'
Enter allocation information:
SMS Management class . . . ________ (For SMS managed data set)
SMS Storage class . . . . ________ (For SMS managed data set)
Volume serial . . . . . . ______
Generic unit . . . . . . . ________
Space units . . . . . . . TRKS____ (TRKS or CYLS)
Primary quantity . . . . . 50__ (in above units)
Secondary quantity . . . . 50__ (in above units)
Directory blocks . . . . . 10____
Block size . . . . . . . . _____
F1=Help F3=Exit F12=CancelA Data set allocated message is displayed in the top bar, as shown below.
Menu Options Help
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BMC AMI Datastream for IMS Data Set Allocation Menu Data set allocated
Command ===> _________________________________________________________________
Choose the type of data set to allocate.
_ 1. Extract list library - Contains Extract lists
2. Options library - Contains IMSID and Server options
Specify the data set to allocate.
Data set name . . . 'MVSSNN.AFI.EXTLIST'
F1=Help F3=Exit F12=CancelSelect the Options library option to allocate a load library for the IMSID, IMS Connect, server, and Database Filter options.
Menu Options Help
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BMC AMI Datastream for IMS Data Set Allocation Menu
Command ===> _________________________________________________________________
Choose the type of data set to allocate.
2 1. Extract list library - Contains Extract lists
2. Options library - Contains IMSID and Server options
Specify the data set to allocate.
Data set name . . . 'MVSSNN.AFI.OPTLIB'
F1=Help F3=Exit F12=CancelOn the Allocate New Options Library panel, enter the allocation information (example shown below), and press Enter.
Allocate New Options Library
Command ===> _______________________________________________________________
Enter information below to allocate the data set. Then press Enter.
Options library . . . . . . : 'MVSSNN.AFI.OPTLIB'
Enter allocation information:
SMS Management class . . . ________ (For SMS managed data set)
SMS Storage class . . . . ________ (For SMS managed data set)
Volume serial . . . . . . ______
Generic unit . . . . . . . ________
Space units . . . . . . . CYLINDER (TRKS or CYLS)
Primary quantity . . . . . 10 (in above units)
Secondary quantity . . . . 10 (in above units)
Directory blocks . . . . . 10
Block size . . . . . . . . _____
F1=Help F3=Exit F12=Cancel
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