Overview

This chapter describes, in detail, each of the database utilities summarized in the following section.

Creation and maintenance functions are performed using the SARDBASE, SARRCOV (for recovery), and SARRSP utilities.

SARDBASE performs database maintenance such as adding space to a database, and creating and deleting a database.
SARGRW provides hard-copy report printout or data set output information in the database.
SARRCOV creates a recovery file that includes data such as tape volume serial number and data set name.
SARRSP restores panels, messages, and SYSOUTs to a disk database from tape backups.
Tape maintenance functions are performed using the SARTCP, SARTCHK, SARTDR, and SARTSLST utilities.
SARTCP maps, copies, or salvages SYSOUTs on backup tapes.
SARTCHK verifies that every active CA View backup and DR tape is still cataloged, and lists any uncataloged active tapes.
SARTDR recreates and reloads archival disk generations or selects SYSOUT entries from tape.
SARTSLST checks the disk database and lists the reports that were on that tape when a tape is lost or damaged.
Information on SARSAM, which allows user-defined programs to directly retrieve index, SYSOUT, and panel data from the CA View database, is available in the Programming Guide.
Note: Due to the proprietary nature of information on SARSAM, this topic is documented in the Programming Guide. The Programming Guide is a restricted document and requires CA Support access to view it.

Any references to the database in this chapter refers to the CA View database unless otherwise noted.