10. MODIFICATION › 10.3 File and Data Element Customization

10.3 File and Data Element Customization

A great amount of product tailoring can be performed by
updating the product's parameters as described in Chapter 7
of this guide.  That method addresses most of the data
selection criteria.  For example you can drop observations
describing detailed extent information for VSAM data sets
by simply specifying the EXTENTDETAIL option in VCAOPS.

Tailoring the database, as explained in Chapter 6 of the
CA MICS System Modification Guide, is at the next level of
detail.  For example, deleting certain data elements of a
file, adding others, creating a file in timespans that are
not normally supported, and modifying the CA MICS archive
process are not changes that can conveniently be made by the
novice user.

Such changes to CA MICS are not to be taken lightly. The
integrity and usability of the entire CA MICS database can
be compromised by such changes.  Therefore, thorough testing
and verification is an absolute must.

Following the guidelines in Chapter 6 of the CA MICS System
Modification Guide will help you tailor your CA MICS
database.  If, after you read that chapter, you still have a
question on the feasibility or practicality of some intended
change, please call the CA MICS Product Support Group for
assistance.