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Status Delivered
Categories Database Reorg
Created by Guest
Created on Jun 20, 2022

IMS Online Reorg - OSAM PS to OSAM LDS

Allow converting from OSAM Physical Sequential to OSAM Linear Dataset via Online Reorg Shadow Copy (SHADOW(E)) technique. This is needed for IMS OSAM Encryption.

Idea priority High
  • Admin
    Tracy Dean
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    Oct 3, 2023

    The function for this Idea has been delivered via APAR PH54781/PTF UI93747.

  • Admin
    Tracy Dean
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    Sep 21, 2022

    The target date for this Idea has been set to 2Q 2023

  • Admin
    Tracy Dean
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    Jun 28, 2022

    This Idea is accepted. The target date is not yet determined.