Image Copy parameters
The following table lists parameters in the Image Copy category. The Generate JCL function uses these parameters to create image copy JCL.
Parameter | Accepted values | Default value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Image Copy category | |||
Number of Copies | Single Dual Inherit | Single | Specify whether to create one or two copies of the image copy data set. |
Processing Mode | ASYNC SYNC Inherit | ASYNC | Specify whether to invoke image copy processing in asynchronous mode (by using the AIC command) or in synchronous mode (by using the IC command). |
ICP Global Options | 1 to 8 alphanumeric characters | None | Specify the name of the global options module that contains the option values to use during execution of the BMC Image Copy utility. In generated JCL for the utility, this name is used as the value of the PARMBLK keyword. |
Data Set Name Prefix | 1 to 8 alphanumeric characters | None | Specify a name to use as a prefix when constructing the data set name to dynamically allocate image copy data sets. To use the inherited value, clear the current value. |
Use Tape | Yes No Inherit | No | Specify whether to write the file to tape or DASD. If the Use Tape parameter and the Use SMS parameter are set to Yes, the image copy is written to tape. |
UNIT Name | 1 to 8 alphanumeric characters | None | Specify the type of device on which the image copy data set resides. You can specify a group of devices. For valid names, consult your systems programmer. To use the inherited value, clear the current value. |
Retention Period | 0 to 999 | 90 | Specify the number of days to retain the work file, the unload file, or the image copy tape. To use the inherited value, clear the current value. |
Use SMS | Yes No Inherit | No | Specify whether to use SMS. If the Use Tape parameter and the Use SMS parameter are set to Yes, the image copy is written to tape. |
SMS Data Class | 8 alphanumeric characters | None | Specify the data class to use to obtain information for data set allocation. To use the inherited value, clear the current value. |
SMS Management Class | 8 alphanumeric characters | None | Specify the management class to use to obtain data management information (migration, backup, and retention criteria) for data set allocation. To use the inherited value, clear the current value. |
SMS Storage Class | 8 alphanumeric characters | None | Specify the storage class to use to obtain storage information for data set allocation. To use the inherited value, clear the current value. |
ICP Image Copy Model | 8 alphanumeric characters | None | Specify the name of the predefined dynamic allocation model to use for allocating output image copy data sets during execution of the BMC Image Copy utility. |
GDG | Yes No Inherit | No | Specify whether to allocate the image copy data set as a generation data group (GDG). |
Fast Path category of the Image Copy category | |||
Output Image Copy Mask Name | 1 to 44 alphanumeric characters | None | Specify the output image copy data set mask name that is cataloged from Fast Path Reorg, Unload, Change, Extend, and Image Copy functions. To use the inherited value, clear the current value. |
Dual Output Image Copy Mask Name | 1 to 44 alphanumeric characters | None | Specify the dual output image copy data set mask name that is cataloged from Fast Path Reorg, Unload, Change, Extend, and Image Copy functions. To use the inherited value, clear the current value. |
Notify DBRC of Image Copy | Yes No Inherit | Yes | Specify whether to notify DBRC of image copy creation. |
Compression Technique | FSE (free space element) CCC (common character) DPE (full character) No | No | Specify the type of compression to use for compression of image copies. To use the inherited value, select the blank item. |
Full Function / HALDB / PDF category of the Image Copy category | |||
Virtual Image Copy | Yes No Inherit | No | Specify whether to create virtual image copies. |
Virtual Data Set Name | 1 to 44 alphanumeric characters | None | Specify the data set name that is recorded in DBRC for the image copy of an index. The data set name does not physically exist. To use the inherited value, clear the current value. |
Snapshot category of the Image Copy category | |||
Snapshot Option | Traditional IC Snapshot Copy Only Snapshot or Online IC Instant Snapshot Only Instant Snapshot or Traditional IC Inherit | Traditional IC | Specify the type of image copy to create. This parameter controls whether generated JCL for the BMC Image Copy utility contains keywords that enable and control Snapshot Copy and Instant Snapshot processing. This processing is obtained through the EXTENDED BUFFER MANAGER (XBM) for IMS product or the SNAPSHOT UPGRADE FEATURE for IMS component. |
XBM Subsystem ID | 1 to 8 alphanumeric characters | None | Specify the name of the XBM subsystem to use for Snapshot Copy and Instant Snapshot processing. |
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