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VSAM snapshots

The SUF for VSAM component works with the XBM utility program to provide point-in-time copies of VSAM, IBM CICS VSAM, and sequential data sets while those data sets remain available for updates. The VSAM component and the utility program also leverage the power of supported intelligent storage hardware devices to provide hardware-assisted snapshots and Instant Snapshots.

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SNAPSHOT UPGRADE FEATURE for VSAM 6.1