It may not be IBM but the local DBA or another technical user making that request. My local sysplex has no directory named /products/DB2 but does have a /usr/lpp/db2 directory.
There are many places in any organization where understanding and knowledge can be improved. Peter -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Paul Gilmartin Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 2:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: OMVS Directory RW change On 2016-05-24 12:16, Jousma, David wrote: > This only works if in a single system operation, where the read only root is > not mounted to multiple systems at once, or you are in a full sysplex shared > filesystem. > > If you are sharing the root amongst multiple systems read only, your only > option is to create a new root filesystem, and add the new directory, and > then presumably, IPL it into use. > > If you fit into one of those catagories, then a simple chmount -w / (or /your > version root) to make it read/write, make your change and then chmount -r / > (or /your version root) to set it back to read only again. > > On Tue, May 24, 2016 at 12:41 PM, zos reader <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> In my environment, by default OMVS is root directories will be in Read >> mode. I have request from DB2 to create a directory on root directory >> and mount to zfs file. >> >> Directory to be created - /products/DB2 >> Must it be on root? Perhaps "DB2 for Dummies" oversimplifies, meaning to help you. If DB2 allows any flexibility, first try putting it elsewhere such as /usr or /var/. Really, IBM should follow its own convention and make it /usr/lpp/DB2. -- This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an authorized representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your system. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
