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4.3.4.4.1 BACKUP Command

---------------------------  BACKUP Unit Database  ----------------------------
Command ===>

Database:  C  (CICS) - CA MICS CICS DATABASE


Enter a brief description of this backup job to help identify it in a
subsequent Database RESTORE command.

===> Backup before applying CICS upgrade on 10/10


Edit the job stream before batch submit ===> YES (YES/NO)





Press END (or enter the END command) to generate and submit the BACKUP job.
Enter CANCEL to terminate BACKUP processing for this unit Database.



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Use the BACKUP command to take a backup of unit database
contents.

BACKUP generates and submits a batch job to back up a unit
database.  BACKUP also saves a copy of the generated batch
job in the unit's prefix.MICS.RESTART.CNTL data set.

The BACKUP Unit Database panel is displayed for the BACKUP
command.  Use the BACKUP Unit Database panel to document the
backup you are requesting -- the description you enter will
be displayed by the RESTORE command to help you select the
proper backup generation should you need to recover the
CA MICS Database.

CA MICS automatically labels standard daily and monthly
backups.  You should always take a special Database backup
before making changes that might impact Database integrity.
(This includes applying PSP maintenance.)  By entering
meaningful text on this panel, you will be able to easily
distinguish the standard and special backup generations
available should you need to RESTORE the Database.

The BACKUP Unit Database panel also gives you the option to
review and/or modify the generated batch job before it is
submitted for execution.  You can also cancel job submission
processing after reviewing the generated JCL.

See the online tutorial for detailed data entry instructions.