Allocating historical data sets to the historical database
After you have created and formatted the VSAM files that comprise the historical database as described in Managing-historical-data-sets, you are ready to allocate the data sets that you want the historical recorder to write to.
BMC AMI Ops provides the following methods for allocating historical data sets to a PAS:
Method | Reference |
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Dynamic allocation through the DSLIST view | |
Allocation at PAS initialization by including DD statements in the PAS started task procedure for each data set |
If you prefer, you can use a combination of both methods (hardcoding DD statements in the PAS procedure and interactive allocation with the DSLIST view) to allocate as many historical data sets as you need during your user session.
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