[Info-vax] V9.2-1 Page file size

[abrsvc]

First of all there is no need for a specific dump file at all.  Setting SAVEDUMP allows the use of the pagefile for a dump that can then be copied elsewhere to free up the pagefile upon reboot. Also, setting dumpstyle such that the selective dump is selected, will reduce the size requirements and most often save sufficient information to analyze the dump and locate the problem that caused the crash.

Most systems have a small pagefile on the system disk and other larger ones on alternative devices to address any pagefile size requirements as well as performance.

This has been the case for years and should not be news to anyone here.  I recall using the above pagefile techniques for VAX systems 30+ years ago. Even the dump file (if you want a specific one) can be on an alternative drive (see DOSD).

Dan