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srj1957

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 9:12 pm
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Not sure if this is the correct forum but .. Does anyone know where I can find info on VSDM processing (Not VSAM)...

This is what I know
It's a SIEMENS SMS product, it's a Hierarchical database,
it used in COBOL at this shop..

The people who last used it here have retired, so I've been "volunteered" to find out how to maintain and modify the code ...lucky me icon_wink.gif

here is some example code
Code:

EXEC DMI                                         
   READ QUALIFYING CHPZPI00 INIT PATH (0)         
    LIMITBY PIDX-MED-REC-NO EQ WS-PIDX-MED-REC-NO
END-EXEC.                                         
                             


Code:

EXEC DMI                               
     READ NEXT CHPZCA00 INIT PATH(0)   
END-EXEC.                             


I've googled VSDM, but not much help there.icon_sad.gif ...must be a legacy system

Any help would be greatly appreciated
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:13 pm
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The people who last used it here have retired, so I've been "volunteered" to find out how to maintain and modify the code


great planning 12.gif

the documentation, did it also retire
what was SIEMENS reply ??
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srj1957

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:19 pm
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enrico-sorichetti wrote:
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The people who last used it here have retired, so I've been "volunteered" to find out how to maintain and modify the code


great planning 12.gif

what about the documentation??



If it did I'd RTFM icon_neutral.gif also I've STFW thats' why I came here for some help...

I think the retired guys took home the documentation icon_wink.gif to screw over the org..
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:41 pm
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enrico-sorichetti wrote:
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what was SIEMENS reply ??


SNIPPED

my sarcasm was not addressed to You,


Enrico...I know you were, I was also joking...

Anyway, the SIEMENS site does not offer any solution, I'm obvioulsy looking in thewrong place...

I keep STFW but nothing found yet.

Even SKILLSOFT, the training place on the Interweb, has nothing on VSDM
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enrico-sorichetti

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:49 pm
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I had a finger check and deleted my post with my explanation ...

I mean an official request for documentation...
since Your company is paying for the product, i guess it is entitled to some kind of assistance
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mmwife

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:03 pm
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Hi srj,

This might point you in the right direction:

blogs.msdn.com/nelson_araujo/archive/category/9970.aspx

BTW, I used "VSDM+software" as a search arg on Google.
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anv2005

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:15 pm
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If your COBOL program utilizes "EXEC DMI" construct, your program preparation must include a precompiler step for these "EXEC DMI" clauses, or there is a COBOL compiler exit is implemented to handle such DMI requests.

Also, look for "EXEC DMI" within your COBOL compiler listing (make sure that you have COBOL compiler options MAP and LIST specified). These structures must be replaced to the corresponding calls to an external program.

Search for this program within your load libraries, that referenced within the STEPLIB DD card of your run-time JCL, or defined in LINK list.

You should see the copyright notice within this program.
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srj1957

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:23 pm
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mmwife wrote:
Hi srj,

This might point you in the right direction:

blogs.msdn.com/nelson_araujo/archive/category/9970.aspx

BTW, I used "VSDM+software" as a search arg on Google.


Thanks for the suggestion, I had already ried that search...however that not the "VSDM" - I'm using thatone is Virtual Server Deployment Manager -

Th eone I'm using is an SMS ( SIEMENS or INVISION ) hierarchical file structure...it has nothing to do with Servers...
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:27 pm
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enrico-sorichetti wrote:
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since Your company is paying for the product, i guess it is entitled to some kind of assistance


I just got back from the Directors office and he's going to try and get some doc for me...

The frustrating thing is I'm usually able to find stuff on my own but this one is being stubborn..

If anyone finds anything please reply...

Thanks to everyone who took the time to reply

Steve
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anv2005

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:32 pm
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Is your COBOL program running on z/OS platform?

IBM's SMS is a System Managed Storage facility -- see IBM z/OS DFSMS manuals.

However, I've never heard of "EXEC DMI."
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:51 pm
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Yes its' COBOL z/OS...
I already looked in the IBM z/OS DFSMS manuals...no luck either
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:55 pm
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Again, search for "EXEC DMI" within COBOL compiler listing. What external program is called upon "EXEC DMI?"
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 7:21 pm
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Finally got some documentation from director...

I found out it's a VSAM base file and the method for accesing the data is
Siemens VSAM-based Data Manager (VSDM)....


every day's a school day icon_wink.gif

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions and help...have a great weekend

Quote:
4.1.1.4 VSAM-based Data Manager (VSDM)
VSDM works with applications and their related data files. It uses IBM VSAM files and CICS
technology. VSDM provides file optimization techniques, centralized tools to access data files,
excellent online performance, and three levels of recovery. VSDM provides large data retention
capabilities.
VSDM data files are designed to enable efficient processing of high-volume sequential tasks.
VSDM data files interact with the AD HOC Query Language and the Online Architectural Software
(OAS), including the integrated online Dynamic Data Dictionary.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 2:23 am
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every day's a school day
And now you are the VSDM expert for the forum icon_wink.gif

Congratulations icon_exclaim.gif

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