Archive log recovery options
The following table describes the archive log recovery fields you might need to complete.
Field | Description |
|---|---|
Failed data set disposition | Deletes or renames the failed archive log if it is stored on disk This option is not valid if the failed archive log is on tape. You cannot rename an archive log stored on tape and attempting to delete it either has no effect or uncatalogs the data set if it was cataloged. |
Rename archive data set | Specifies the new name of the archive log data set The new name must be 44 characters or less. |
Rename BSDS copy data set | Specifies the BSDS copy data set name Specify a new BSDS name if you lost a copy of the BSDS (which is likely if the lost archive log was on tape). |
Failed copy | Specifies which copy of the archive log failed |
Failed archive log number | Specifies the number of the failed active log |
Archive data set timestamp | Specifies the timestamp used for the failed archive log if the archive logs are made by Db2 using timestamps Specify this value in the format Dyyddd.Thhmmsst. If you are Db2’s EXT option, specify the timestamp in the format Dyyyyddd.Thhmmsst. |
Good archive log volume | Specifies the volume name if the volume containing the name of the good log is not cataloged |
Archive log 1 unit | Specifies the unit name of the device on which the first copy of the archive log resides |
Archive log 2 unit | Specifies the unit name of the device on which the second copy of the archive log resides |
Archive retention period | Specifies the time in days to retain the log (for a new archive log on tape only) |
Archive log allocation type | Specifies the allocation type in cylinders, tracks, or records |
Archive primary allocation | Specifies the primary allocation quantity (for a new archive log on disk only) |
Archive secondary allocation | Specifies the secondary allocation quantity (for a new archive log on disk only) |
Archive block size | Specifies the block size of the new archive log data set This value must be a multiple of 4096 and between 4096 and 28672 inclusive. |
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