Recovering from Security File Loss

Recovering from Security File Loss

This section contains the following topics:

Security File Recovery Strategy

Designating Backup-Responsible System

Managing Data Sets and Tape Backups

Selecting Host System(s) for Recovery

Reestablish the System after a Loss

Reconstructing the Security File

Reinstate Normal Operation

Security File Recovery Strategy

You should familiarize yourself with these steps and, in consultation with your Systems Programming staff, use this content as a guide to developing your own particular operating procedures and recovery strategy.

Implementation of a recovery strategy consists of the following parts:

• Designating Backup-Responsible System
• Managing Data Sets and Tape Backups
• Selecting Host System(s) for Recovery
• Reestablishing the System After Loss
• Reconstructing the Security File
• Reinstating Normal Operation

While each of these steps may vary according to your particular needs or system configuration, all are essential components of an effective backup and recovery implementation.