Re: Runaway NOMAX was: Is OS always to blame

[John Hall <jhall@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

We don't use *NOMAX on any of our files.  I have setup MessengerPlus to
automatically extend a file up to 15 times and Page me when it does
this.  This way If there is a legitimate rapid growth in a file the
processing can continue - but if it is just a runaway job it will have
to wait for programmer intervention after 15 increments are added.  

Oh and it is DEFINITELY up to the operating system to reserve enough
resources for itself so that it does not crash.  

John HAll


MacWheel99@aol.com wrote:
> 
> >From Al Macintyre whose AS/400 know-how could stand improvement
> 
> We have some known problems with programs that poorly designed, for which
> NOMAX is an easy out ... the programs do end eventually, and created
> humongous objects that we kill.  It might be smart if there was a tool to
> seek out & list all instances where we have NOMAX in our software, so that we
> can review which are prudent & which bear adjustment.
>
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