> I'd like to know if DFSORT makes use of zIIP as SYNCSORT does. Gilson,
DFSORT can off-load to zIIP processors on behalf of DB2 utilities, but NOT otherwise. At this time, IBM has NO plan for enabling DFSORT to exploit zIIP for regular DFSORT jobs. IBM realizes DFSORT remains a prominent component of our customers' batch workloads. However, the added controls that would need to be implemented in order to maintain our high standards for performance, reliability and system integrity are not justified in view of estimations that there is a low off-load potential and the value to clients may be marginal. IBM will continue to focus its DFSORT development efforts on the enhanced function, performance, reliability and service items that we believe provide the most value to our clients. The foregoing represents IBM's current intent and is subject to change. Thanks, Sri Hari Kolusu DFSORT Development IBM Corporation ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
