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Implement NEWS Databases

You can define the following NEWS databases for your region:

Note: If you do not define the NEWSFILE database, no CNM events can be saved. If you do not define the NEWSBKP database, you cannot perform an online reorganization of the NEWSFILE database.

Define NEWS Databases

To define the NEWSFILE and NEWSBKP databases

  1. Enter /PARMS at the prompt.

    The Parameter Groups panel appears.

  2. Enter U beside the NEWS parameter group.

    The NEWS - NEWS File Specifications panel appears.

  3. Enter the NEWS Database File ID. This specifies the file name of your Network Error database. If you do not enter a value here, no Network Error database is allocated.
  4. Complete the remaining fields on the panel. For more information about the fields, press F1 (Help).
  5. Press F8 (Forward).

    The second panel for this parameter group appears.

  6. Enter the NEWSBKP Database File ID. This specifies the file name of your Network Error Backup database. If you do not enter a value here, no Network Error database is allocated.
  7. Complete the remaining fields on the panel. For more information about the fields, press F1 (Help).
  8. Press F6 (Action).

    The entries are actioned.

  9. Press F3 (File).

    The settings are saved.