Verifying recoverability
You can run the Recoverability report to validate the recoverability of an object set or a catalog. The report identifies any objects that are not recoverable. For example, the report identifies specific data sets that do not have available copies. You should run the Recoverability report as part of your routine disaster recovery preparations.
You can run the Recoverability report for either an object set or a catalog.
Note
The recoverability information is obtained from the most recent execution of the ARMBGPV program for the selected recovery point. Clicking 
refreshes the recoverability information. For more information, see Refreshing-the-recoverability-information.
To run the Recoverability report for an object set
New BMC Workbench console
- In the Recovery Management perspective, click the Add View
menu arrow, and then select Add Recoverability Report. - Select Object Recoverability.
In the Definition tab, complete the following fields:
Field
Description
Report Name
Enter a name for the report.
DB2 Connection
Select a DB2 connection from your list of favorites. If necessary, you can add a connection. See Connecting-to-DB2-subsystems.
Object Set
Navigate to and select an object set.
Recovery Point
Select any of the following recovery points for the object set:
- To Current recovers to the current time stamp.
- To Copy recovers to the last incremental copy.
- To Full copy recovers to the last full copy.
- To Quiesce recovers to the last quiesce point.
- To Log Mark recovers to a log mark that you defined in the Log Master for DB2 product. If you select this option, you must also enter the log mark name.
- Click Generate Report
.
The Recoverability report tab is displayed. See Recoverability report.
Classic BMC Workbench console
- In the Recovery Management perspective, click Add View
and select Add Recoverability Report. - Select Object Recoverability.
In the Definition tab, complete the following fields:
Field
Description
Name
Enter a name for the report.
DB2 Connection
Select a DB2 connection from your list of favorites. If necessary, you can add a connection. See Connecting-to-DB2-subsystems.
Object Set
Navigate to and select an object set.
Recovery Point
Select any of the following recovery points for the object set:
- To Current recovers to the current time stamp.
- To Copy recovers to the last incremental copy.
- To Full copy recovers to the last full copy.
- To Quiesce recovers to the last quiesce point.
- To Log Mark recovers to a log mark that you defined in the Log Master for DB2 product. If you select this option, you must also enter the log mark name.
- Click Run
.
The Recoverability report tab is displayed. See Recoverability report.
To run the Recoverability report for a catalog
New BMC Workbench console
- In the Recovery Management perspective, click the Add View menu arrow, and then select Add Recoverability Report.
- Select Catalog Recoverability.
In the Definition tab, complete the following fields.
Field
Description
Report Name
Enter a name for the report.
DB2 Connection
Select a DB2 connection from your list of favorites. If necessary, you can add a connection. See Connecting-to-DB2-subsystems.
Recovery Site
Select the location of the recovery:
- Local (which is typically the in-house system)
- Disaster Recovery (which is typically an offsite or emergency backup location)
Click Generate Report
.
The Recoverability report tab is displayed.
The Recoverability report tab displays the count of unrecoverable objects and why they cannot be recovered. Clicking View Details lists unrecoverable objects in the Details tab.
#
Description
Details
1
Run button
Executes the report
2 and 3
Recovery exceptions (two examples shown)
Provides the count of excepted objects and describes the recovery exceptions
4
View Details button
Lists objects for the recovery exception in the Details tab
5
Recovery Manager options
Displays the Recovery Manager options
Classic BMC Workbench console
- In the Recovery Management perspective, click Add View and select Add Recoverability Report.
- Select Catalog Recoverability.
In the Definition tab, complete the following fields.
Field
Description
Name
Enter a name for the report.
DB2 Connection
Select a DB2 connection from your list of favorites. If necessary, you can add a connection. See Connecting-to-DB2-subsystems.
Recovery Site
Select the location of the recovery:
- Local (which is typically the in-house system)
- Disaster Recovery (which is typically an offsite or emergency backup location)
Click Run
.
The Recoverability report tab is displayed.
The Recoverability report tab displays the count of unrecoverable objects and why they cannot be recovered. Clicking View Details lists unrecoverable objects in the Details tab.
#
Description
Details
1
Run button
Executes the report
2 and 3
Recovery exceptions (two examples shown)
Provides the count of excepted objects and describes the recovery exceptions
4
View Details button
Lists objects for the recovery exception in the Details tab
5
Recovery Manager options
Displays the Recovery Manager options