The DEFINED DDNAME parameter indicates that RESTORE skips the auto-define process for this cluster and uses the data set pointed to by ddname. DEFINED DDNAME means the cluster has already been defined in another IDCAMS execution and is currently empty.
Syntax
DEFINED DDNAME
►►─┬─────────────────────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────►◄ └─ DEFINED DDNAME=ddnname(/password) ─┘
Operands
The DEFINED DDNAME parameter has the following operands:
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Operand |
Explanation |
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ddname |
The data set where the auto-define process begins. The default is the current name. |
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password |
The optional master or update password for writing to this cluster. If password is omitted, RESTORE uses the master password from the tape. The password must be delimited by a slash (/). |
Usage Rule
When DEFINED DDNAME is used, the only other optional parameter that can be coded on the cluster name statement is UEXIT.
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