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GLOBALBACKUPMDSCB Parameter

Use this parameter if you are using CA OPS/MVS to schedule a backup and restore of your global variable database (as described in the Administration Guide). This parameter specifies the name of the model (or pattern) DSCB for the GDG.

For sample JCL for creating a GDG data set, see the GVBKGDG member in the SYS1.OPS.CCLXCNTL data set.

For sites using SMS, it may not be necessary to create the pattern DSCB or set this parameter.

Default value

A null string

Other possible values

Any valid model GDG data set name

Set or modify this parameter...

Anytime

Example: GLOBALBACKUPMDSCB

This function names OPS.GLVBK.MODEL as the model DSCB.

OPSPRM('SET','GLOBALBACKUPMDSCB','OPS.GLVBK.MODEL')