💠Laissez Les Bon Code Roulez💠 https://codex.sjzoppi.com/ 2026-05-21T17:09:58+00:00 https://codex.sjzoppi.com/ https://codex.sjzoppi.com/_media/logo.png text/html 2021-01-02T02:13:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://codex.sjzoppi.com/ibm360-370:audit_the_configuration?rev=1609553615&do=diff Audit the VM/370 Configuration Before proceeding with any meaningful work - it is important for every systems programmer to have a complete map of the operating system landscape. There are many problems that can be avoided by having a complete audit of the environment. text/html 2020-12-27T20:50:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://codex.sjzoppi.com/ibm360-370:running_the_dirmap_utility?rev=1609102247&do=diff The DIRMAP Utility The DIRMAP utility performs a complex reconciliation of the configuration files from HERCULES and includes analysis of the VM/370 Control Program. This reconciliation correlates all of the configuration information found in these files and renders a diagnostic reference summary. text/html 2020-12-22T15:19:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://codex.sjzoppi.com/ibm360-370:start?rev=1608650386&do=diff IBM 360/370 Mainframe Architectures General WIKI Organization Where possible - pages will be grouped as much as possible, according to the following: * “Recipes” and “How-Tos” - Procedures and Practices (builds, deployment, fixes, work-arounds, etc.)ibm360-370 index text/html 2020-12-28T05:05:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://codex.sjzoppi.com/ibm360-370:use_the_format_allocate_program?rev=1609131957&do=diff VM/370 Format/Allocate The FORMAT/ALLOCATE program is a stand-alone application which prepares portions of volumes to be used by the VM/370 control program. Because it is such an important part of system setup and maintenance, we will use an example session to describe its use. text/html 2021-01-02T03:06:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://codex.sjzoppi.com/ibm360-370:vm_370_cp_system_unit-record_devices?rev=1609556797&do=diff VM/370 CP Unit-Record Devices Moving Data Off of VM From within any virtual machine, you may direct your virtual punch and/or printer (output devices) to any other virtual machine, or to the SYSTEM queues. The CP (VM/370 Control Program) command to manipulate the destination is the text/html 2020-12-28T14:48:00+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://codex.sjzoppi.com/ibm360-370:vm_ops_enhancements?rev=1609166880&do=diff VM/370 Workstation Environment The Windows workstation for VM enables some flexible options for running multiple configurations of VM, MVS, DOS on HERCULES. With the ability to use many virtual volumes, creating room to test, learn and make mistakes without harming a ‘pristine’ environment is (operationally) straightforward. text/html 2020-12-28T01:33:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://codex.sjzoppi.com/ibm360-370:vm370_first_start?rev=1609119211&do=diff VM/370 Initial Startup At this point - the system files, virtual disks and other files have been properly located, but then environment will need to be prepared for next steps. " File sixpack.conf will need to be reviewed" Adjust Config File As delivered, the configuration file will need to be adjusted for subsequent validation/test activities. text/html 2021-01-02T01:21:24+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://codex.sjzoppi.com/ibm360-370:vm370_setup?rev=1609550484&do=diff VM/370 - Environment Setup This is a case study in setting up multiple VM/370 environments * VM/370 "SixPack" 1.3 Beta 3 Release * Paul Gorinskey's 6-Pack System (zip) * Andy Norrie's 4-Pack System (zip) The preferred system is the “SixPack” 1.3 Beta 3 Release. It has: * Uploaded 19-Jun-2018 * Several update to RSCS and supporting programs added