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srj1957
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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 
here is some example code
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EXEC DMI
READ QUALIFYING CHPZPI00 INIT PATH (0)
LIMITBY PIDX-MED-REC-NO EQ WS-PIDX-MED-REC-NO
END-EXEC.
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EXEC DMI
READ NEXT CHPZCA00 INIT PATH(0)
END-EXEC.
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I've googled VSDM, but not much help there. ...must be a legacy system
Any help would be greatly appreciated |
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enrico-sorichetti
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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 
the documentation, did it also retire
what was SIEMENS reply ?? |
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srj1957
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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
what about the documentation?? |
If it did I'd RTFM  also I've STFW thats' why I came here for some help...
I think the retired guys took home the documentation to screw over the org.. |
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srj1957
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| enrico-sorichetti wrote: |
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| what was SIEMENS reply ?? |
SNIPPED
my sarcasm was not addressed to You,
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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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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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anv2005
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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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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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srj1957
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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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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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srj1957
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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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anv2005
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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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srj1957
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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
Thanks to everyone for your suggestions and help...have a great weekend
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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
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dick scherrer
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And now you are the VSDM expert for the forum
Congratulations 
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