Allocate a Data set From the z/OS System Console

F <iway_server_jobname/started task>,DYNAM ALLOC FI <ddname> DA <dsname> 

<optional dynam parameters>

Allocating a VSAM Data set

F IWAY2,DYNAM ALLOC F VSAMFILE DA VSAM.FILEA.CLUSTER SHR

Allocating a SYSMDUMP Data set With FREE=CLOSE Option

F IWAY2,DYNAM ALLOC FILE SYSMDUMP DA PROD2.SYSMDUMP.DATA SHR CLOSE
Note: The examples above assume IWAY2 is the jobname/started task ID for the server.

All valid DYNAM ALLOC syntaxes are supported. For more information on the DYNAM command, refer to the ibi™ WebFOCUS® Stored Procedure and Subroutine Reference for 3GL Languages guide.

The following message is issued in the server JESMSGLG indicating if the command is processed successfully or not.

Success:

+DYNAM COMMAND SUCCESSFULLY PROCESSED Rc=0

Failure:

+DYNAM ERROR: IKJ56225I DATA SET IWAY.TEST ALREADY IN USE, TRY LATER