About this task
This topic describes how to use the VSAM allocation function
available in the z/OS® Integrated
Development Environment (zIDE) when the Rational® Developer for System z® client and server are both at version
8.0.3 or later. For versions prior to 8.0.3, the same function is
available through File Manager Integration, which is deprecated in
version 8.0.3. The function of VSAM allocation and the response you
might see when you request this function vary according to the version
of Rational Developer for System z installed and the
status of File Manager on the z/OS system:
Table 1. | Version |
File Manager status |
System response to VSAM allocation request |
| 8.0.3 or later |
N/A |
zIDE Allocate VSAM Data Set wizard
opens. |
| Prior to 8.0.3 |
Active |
File Manager Integration Allocate VSAM Data Set wizard
opens. |
| Prior to 8.0.3 |
Inactive |
Warning message is displayed. |