Author Topic: Can you run multiple ARSYSPINs with different parameters against same CLASS(es)?  (Read 2093 times)

Mehmet S Yersel

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I am considering to run multiple ARSYSPIN started tasks to load different mix of reports into different mix of Application Groups.

Here is the use case:
- 2 different JES3 CLASSes (let's say CLASS=A and CLASS=B) will be monitored for input
- 9 different FORMs that represent 9 different applications will be ingested into up to 9 different AGs depending on retention

I am considering to run multiple ARSYSPIN clones such that:
1. ARSYSPN1 is configured to read SELFORM=(FRM1) from JESCLASS=AB and store into APPL="FRM1", APPLGROUP="FRM1"
2. ARSYSPN2 is configured to read SELFORM=(FRM2) from JESCLASS=AB and store into APPL="FRM2", APPLGROUP="FRM2"
... and so on

From what I can understand by reading the reference manual, the parameters should allow me to do this as long as I clone ARSYSPIN and customize it properly. Here is where I am looking for reference: https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/en/SSQHWE_10.1.0/com.ibm.ondemand.administeringzos.doc/doday002.htm

My Questions:
- Has anybody tried tweaking ARSYSPIN and running multiples of it with different parameters against same CLASS(es)?
- Is this a viable approach?
- Do you see any problems with this approach?

I appreciate your insights and any feedback you may have before I start experimenting with the idea.

-M
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We run many instances of ARSYSPIN on the same system.   We use different classes pointing to different Applications.  In our test system we have 7 different instances of ARSYSPIN running reading different destinations and classes.  We don't use the SELFORM option but I doubt it would be a problem.

Here is a snippet of 3 of our prod ARSYSPINs that have been running for years with no problem.

Local class A ARSYSPIN sysin
APPL="JOBLOGA-VAR"       
APPLGROUP="JOBLOG-MONTH6"
JESCLASS=A               
SELDEST=LOCAL

Local class 0 ARSYSPIN sysin
APPL="JOBLOG0-VAR"         
APPLGROUP="JOBLOG-MONTH6" 
JESCLASS=0                 
SELDEST=LOCAL

Remote DEST RMT5000 classes 01ADGJRU ARSYSPIN sysin
APPL="JOBLOG2-VAR"       
APPLGROUP="JOBLOG-MONTH1"
JESCLASS=01ADGJRU     
SELDEST=RMT5000         

You should have no problems but as we always say, try it in DEV  :).
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Mehmet S Yersel

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Hi Nolan -


Thank you very much for the detailed response. I am more encouraged to continue this approach now  8).

I have one more question:

- We use JES3, in JESPARM the output class is defined as:
 
SYSOUT,CLASS=A,OUTDISP=(WRITE,WRITE),HOLD=EXTWTR

How would that compare to class properties in your system?

Best Regards,

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Pretty close to the same as yours.

Code: [Select]
OUTCLASS(A-Z) BLNKTRNC=YES,       /* Blank Trunc'n for non-page ds   */   
         OUTDISP=(WRITE,          /* outdisp for normal termination  */   
                  WRITE),         /* and for abnormal termination    */   
         OUTPUT=PRINT,            /* print class                     */   
         TRKCELL=YES              /* use track celling               */   
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Mehmet S Yersel

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Hi Nolan -

We have successfully tested the approach to selectively pick up JES3 reports using the FORM value and loading them into designated application groups.

I wanted to provide an update ...

Thanks again,

-M
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