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Supported Keywords

The supported command keywords follow:

COPY

Copies selected dumps from the secondary repository (ODSN) to the primary repository (DSN). You must specify both DSN and ODSN keywords prior to using the COPY keyword.

DELETE

Deletes selected dumps from the primary repository (DSN). You must specify the DSN keyword before using the DELETE keyword.

DSN

Defines the dsname for the primary repository. You must specify this prior to using any other commands.

LIST

Provides a list of dumps contained within the primary repository that fulfill required selection criteria; this keyword also provides PROTDMP file statistics.

LOCK

Locks the selected dumps in the primary repository (DSN) to prevent deletion. You must specify a DSN keyword prior to using the LOCK keyword.

Note: This command is equivalent to the H line command on the Dump/Trace Selection screen.

ODSN

Defines the dsname for the secondary repository. You must specify this keyword prior to using the COPY command.

OPT

Overrides an option value in the primary repository (DSN). Valid options and their values are described later in this section.

UNLOCK

Unlocks selected dumps in the primary repository (DSN) that lets you delete or modify them. You must specify the DSN keyword prior to using the LOCK keyword.

Note: This command is equivalent to the R line command on the Dump/Trace Selection screen.