Each release of data facility storage management subsystem (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 summary of the functions and enhancements in z/OS V1R11 DFSMS. It provides you with the information that 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 has been integrated into z/OS DFSMS V1R11.

This book was 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. New and enhanced functions in z/OS V1.11 DFSMS

Chapter 2. DFSMSdfp enhancements in V1R11

Chapter 3. DFSMS Object Access Method enhancements

Chapter 4. Extended Address Volume enhancements

Chapter 5. DFSMShsm enhancements

Chapter 6. VSAM and Record Level Sharing enhancements

Chapter 7. SMS enhancements

Chapter 8. Utilities

Chapter 9. IBM System Storage Virtual Tape Facility for Mainframe

Chapter 10. DFSMSrmm enhancements

Chapter 11. Network File System enhancements

Appendix A. OAM implementation hints and tips

Appendix B. APARs to be reviewed