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LDS_INITIALIZE=

This command is used when running the SVTSUTIL program to initialize a static cache LDS allocated for the DASD buffer.

If the LDS was not previously initialized, the function will be executed. If the LDS was initialized, CA Vtape checks to see if there is a Virtual Volume associated with the LDS to determine if it has been Externalized. If the Virtual Volume has not been Externalized, the function is not executed and the command ends with a return code 44.

Syntax
LDS_INITIALIZE=ddname

Where ddname is the JCL DD name of the LDS to be initialized.

Sample JCL can be found in PREFIX.SVTJCL(LDSDEFxx).

The optional parameter NOVERIFY causes the LDS to be initialized regardless of whether or not there is a Virtual Volume associated with the LDS that has not been Externalized. We recommend that NOVERIFY be used only in recovery situations where the intent is to clear the LDS, even if this action may generate a data loss.

Syntax
LDS_INITIALIZE=ddname,NOVERIFY

Where ddname is the JCL DD name of the LDS to be initialized.