Each release of DFSMS builds upon the previous version to provide enhanced storage management, data access, device support, program management, and distributed data access for the z/OS platform in a system-managed storage environment.

This IBM Redbooks publication provides a technical overview of the functions and enhancements in z/OS V1R7 DFSMS. It provides you with the information you need to understand and evaluate the content of this DFSMS release, along with practical implementation hints and tips. Also included are enhancements that were made available through an enabling PTF that have been integrated into z/OS DFSMS V1R7.

This book is written for storage professionals and system programmers who have experience with the components of DFSMS. It provides sufficient information so that you can start prioritizing the implementation of new functions and evaluating their applicability in your DFSMS environment.

Chapter 1. What is new in DFSMS V1R7

Chapter 2. DFSMSdfp V1R7 enhancements

Chapter 3. OAM enhancements

Chapter 4. DFSMShsm enhancements

Chapter 5. DFSMSdss enhancements

Chapter 6. DFSMSrmm V1R7 enhancements

Chapter 7. NFS enhancements

Chapter 8. DFSMS futures

Appendix A. Code samples

Appendix B. APAR text