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Directory Requirements

The Directory can exist as one or more extents on one or more volumes according to operating system requirements and maximums. If initializing an existing data set (DISP=SHR or DISP=OLD), CA Datacom/DB formats all current allocated tracks for use. If initializing a new data set (DISP=NEW), CA Datacom/DB requests and formats the primary allocation if one volume is provided. If multiple volumes are provided, CA Datacom/DB requests secondary allocations until space has been allocated on the number of volumes specified. For a description of how the operating system handles secondary allocations, see your operating system JCL manual.