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Given a dataset file (xxxxx.ds), which is a pointer to the actual data stored in a Datasets directory.
If we have deleted the header file (xxxxx.ds), without using the utility 'orchadmin delete' command, then we end up with orphaned dataset file in the Datasets directory.
I understand that there exists scripts that know how to clean up such unreferenced orphaned files.
Right???
-- john herr (denver)
303-977-3955

jherr22 wrote:Given a dataset file (xxxxx.ds), which is a pointer to the actual data stored in a Datasets directory.
If we have deleted the header file (xxxxx.ds), without using the utility 'orchadmin delete' command, then we end up with orphaned dataset file in the Datasets directory.
I understand that there exists scripts that know how to clean up such unreferenced orphaned files.
Right???
-- john herr (denver)
303-977-3955

Jon,
The best way to clean up the datasets is from Datstage manager using dataset mangement utilty.

ArndW posted a method to get rid of these orphaned datasets by analyzing their magic number. He has posted commands to do so. Search for it.

Search the disks where Data Sets are stored. Each Data Set file name includes the name of its control file. Filter on these.