Stogroups Wizard (DB2 Z/OS)
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Stogroups are storage groups. You create them on the current server. Storage from the named sets of volumes you create can be allocated at a later date for tablespaces or index spaces.
To Open the Stogroup Wizard
- On the Navigator/Explorer, find the datasource where you want to add the new Storage Group.
- Expand the Storage branch, right-click Stogroup, and select New.
The table below describes the fields you will encounter as you complete the Stogroup Wizard.
Required Information | Description |
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What is the name of the Stogroup? |
Enter a name for the storage group. |
VCAT |
This is the integrated catalog facility catalog, or volume catalog. Name the catalog or choose one from the drop-down list if it is available. |
Select the volumes in the Stogroup |
Specify a set of volumes that may exist on the system but may not be in use by other storage groups. |
Select All |
Selects all listed volumes. |
Unselect All |
Unselects all listed volumes. |
Add |
Opens the Add Volume Dialog Box. |
Remove |
Deletes all selected volumes from the list. |
Add Volume Dialog Box
The table below describes the options and functionality on the Add Volume dialog:
Required Information | Description |
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Enter one or more volumes to add to the stogroup |
Type the names of the volumes (separated by spaces) to add to the stogroup. |
Check |
Click to see if any additional information is available about the volumes you typed. Opens the Volumes Info Dialog Box. |
Or select volumes for the list |
Lets you select volumes. |
Volumes Info Dialog Box
The table below describes the options and functionality on the Volume Info dialog:
Required Information | Description |
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Volumes |
Lets you select volumes. |
OK |
Click to add volumes to Stogroup Wizard. |