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4.3.4.4.2 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

 
 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.