Rule Definition

Rule definitions under Control-M/Tape are stored in libraries (partitioned data sets). A library contains rule tables (members), and each table contains rules (criteria) for media management functions. A rule table generally contains rules related to a specific topic, such as backups. Although most sites designate a primary rule definition library, the number of rule definition libraries you can use is unlimited.

Note: The Control-M/Tape Rule Definition facility does not support members that have been compressed using the ISPF PACK option.

The number of rule tables in a library, the number of rules in a table, and the size of each rule definition, are all calculated dynamically and are not dependent on parameter specification or optional ZAPs.