Verifying recoverability and integrity using the dashboard view (PTF BQU2204 applied)

To verify recoverability and integrity of an object set

1. In the Recovery Management perspective, click the Add View  menu arrow, and then select Add Dashboard view.

2. In the Definition tab, complete the following fields:

   Field	Action
   Report Name	Enter a name for the report.
   Categories	Select one or more options from the following list: Category Description Unrecoverable Events For each object in the object set, the product checks for unrecoverable events: Between the specified recovery point and the current time for backout recovery Between the specified image copy type to the recovery point Archive Logs For each object in the object set, the product verifies that the required archive log exist: Between the specified recovery point and the current time for backout recovery. Between the specified image copy type to the recovery point Image Copies For each object in the object set, the product verifies that an image copy has been made within the specified number of hours or days for the specified copy type. Changed Objects The product checks each object in the object set for a log range between the specified recovery point and the current time. Encrypted Objects The product checks table space in the object set for encryption. Exception Status The product checks each object in the object set for an exception status.
   DB2 Connection	Select a 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	Enter a timestamp when checking for changed objects, checking for unrecoverable events, and verifying required archive logs.
   Image copies taken within	Enter the number of hours or days to check that an image copy was taken within the specified interval for the specified copy type.
   Copy Type	Select a copy type from the following list when verifying required archive logs and verifying image copies: Local Primary (default) Local Backup Remote Primary Remote Backup Flash Copy
   Rebuild Indexes	Specify whether indexes in the object set are being rebuilt or recovered. This option affects the output for checking for unrecoverable events, verifying required archive logs, and verifying image copies.

3. Click Generate Report .
   The Summary tab is displayed. This tab lists the analysis results for the selected categories.
   

   #	Description	Details
   1	Run button	Executes the report
   2	Status Icon	Indicates the results of the checks for the category. The following icons can be displayed: Icon Description Recoverability of the object set is verified. No action is required. Found one or more issues that could prevent recovery of the object set. Further investigation is required. Information about the integrity and state of the object set. Further investigation may be required. For example, if your site requires the object set to be encrypted, the list of unencrypted objects is displayed.
   3	Summary Text	A summary count of objects based on the category For example, for Archive Logs, the count of missing archives and missing copies is displayed.
   4	View Details button	Displays a list of the objects affected for the category For example, for Archive Logs, a list of objects with missing archives and missing copies is displayed.
   5	Recovery Manager options	Displays the Recovery Manager options See Setting-Recovery-Management-options.

   1. On the Summary tab, click Details in one of the result summaries displayed.
      The Details tab is displayed. The tab lists the exceptions in the selected category.
      

      #	Description	Details
      1	Run button	Executes the report
      2	Category list	Selects the next category to view
      3	Next and Previous Category	Displays the next or previous category
      4	Object exceptions	Lists the excepted objects and lists a reason for the exception
      5	Recovery Manager options	Displays the Recovery Manager options For more information, see Setting-Recovery-Management-options

4. On the Details tab, click Next Category  or Previous Category  to view the detailed results for another category.