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Screen Commands for Managing Catalogs

The following list shows the commands that are available on the Manage Existing Catalogs screen. To work with a catalog, enter the appropriate command in the Command column next to the catalog.

CHECK

Examines the structure of the catalog to identify any problems and displays the number of errors that are found.

CONDENSE

Converts a file-level detail catalog to a domain-level detail catalog.

DISCARD

Deletes a catalog.

PRINT

Checks the structure of the catalog and sends a report to your virtual printer that shows the following information:

• The minidisks and the file spaces that were backed up
• The tapes that are included in the catalog
• The number of errors that were found

Note: This command is equivalent to the line-mode CHECK command with the PRINT and DOMAINS options specified. For more information about the CHECK command, see the System Programmer Reference Guide.

The PRINT command prints information about the entire catalog. PF11 (Print) prints the catalog screens one screen at a time.

UPDATE

Modify the scheduled date for an automatic condense or discard of a catalog.

Important! When you extend the retention period for a catalog, also extend the retention period for the tapes that are used during the backup. Doing so prevents the tapes from expiring before the catalog. CA VM:Backup reuses expired tapes whether the catalog has expired or not. For information about extending retention periods for catalogs and tapes, see Updating Catalogs.