ARCHIVE functions

The functions of ARCHIVE can be divided up into:

Main functions

• Backup, archiving and restoration of files and job variables
  with the statements SAVE and RESTORE for the save volumes “tape”, “MT cartridge” and “disk”.

• Transfer of files and job variables
  between different BS2000 installations and user IDs by means of the statements EXPORT and IMPORT for the save volumes “tape”, “MT cartridge” and “disk”.

  Transfer of private volumes for saving and incorporating catalog entries for files with the EXPORT and IMPORT statements (CATONLY=YES operand).

Supporting functions

• processing of pubsets

• parallel and serial processing of user jobs

• continuation (extension) of save versions

• restarting of ARCHIVE processes

• PAM key handling

• data compression

• online saving of UDS databases

• processing the user definition file

• management of file attributes

• handling of tapes, MT cartridges and disks

• processing of alias names

• handling of duplicate files and job variables

These functions are described in detail in the various sections of this chapter.