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DDS Usage

Defining DDS Lines

One LINE statement must be coded for each DDS node to which the system is to be directly attached, except under VTAM. Under VTAM, one LINE statement can be used to directly connect a DDS node to one or more nodes.

One PTERM statement must be coded for each DDS line, with the exception of VTAM connections. Under VTAM, one or more physical terminals can be defined for each line.

Specifying a Weight Factor

When selecting a port through which to pass request and response packets, the node bases its selection on the weight factor specified for the port that connects the system to the target node. A port can directly connect the system to the target node or to a node that, in turn, is connected to the target node either directly or indirectly. If such multiple paths exist, the host node selects the path having the lowest cumulative weight factor.

For more information about weight factors, see the CA IDMS DDS Design and Operations Guide.