DATASETNAME: Specifying migration of a specific data set

Explanation: DATASETNAME(dsname) is the required parameter to migrate a specific data set. For dsname, substitute the fully qualified name of the data set you want to migrate. You cannot specify an alias for dsname. If you do, DFSMShsm does not migrate the data set. The MIGRATE command overrides the data set’s PRIMARY-DAYS-NON-USAGE management class attribute. The data set, however, is not migrated if the data set’s management class specifically prevents migration.

Defaults: None.
Note:
  1. The volume where the data set resides must be mounted before you issue the MIGRATE command.
  2. A data set that is eligible for migration with the target device of TAPE, that is also eligible for back up, is not migrated, and an error message issued.
  3. If a management class cannot be obtained for a data set, the data set is not migrated, and an error message is issued.
  4. DFSMShsm does not handle partitioned data set members individually. If you specify a member name of a partitioned data set, DFSMShsm processes the entire partitioned data set.
  5. If dsname is a VSAM data set name, specify the base cluster name. The entire VSAM sphere is migrated. If the sphere has more than one AIX®, more than one path, or more than one path on the AIX, the data set can only be recalled by the base cluster name.