Getting started
Once you've set up the FATSCOPY JCL Operands, you're ready to start using the FATSCOPY ISPF interface. FATSCOPY offers two main modes of operation:
- Volume Level – to copy entire tape volumes (real or virtual), selected by volser through Tape Management. Also referred to as the ALLDSN option. (Menu Options G, 1 and 2).
- Data Set Level – to copy specific or generic data sets, selected via the z/OS catalogs. (Menu Options G and 3).
The recommended method for proceeding with the FATSCOPY ISPF interface is to use Option G, the Guided Path.
OPTION ===>
G. Guided Path to build Batch Job by Tape Volume or Cataloged DSN/mask
1. Select ALL Datasets by Tape Volume Range
2. Select ALL Datasets by Tape Volume List
3. Select/Exclude Cataloged Datasets
Note: Compuware recommends the use of option G rather than options
1, 2, or 3 . New functions will be added only to option G.
R. Review Results of Simulation(s)
K. Checkpoint Data Set Editor
A. View Audit Report
J. Set up FATSCOPY JCL parameters
Q. Query TMS - Tape Management Id: RMM
This is the first panel of the Guided Path, where you specify if you want to create a Copy or Simulation job:
OPTION ===>
----> Type of FATSCOPY Batch Job to build <----
1 - Build a new Simulation job
2 - Build a new Simulation job, and save the results for a
future Copy job
3 - Build a new Copy job
4 - Build a Copy job using the selection results saved by
a previous Simulation
5 - Build a Copy job to restart a previous Copy job that
was interrupted (by STOP, CANCEL, or ABEND)
Enter a value, then Press Enter to continue
Each panel in the series displays a set of questions about your copy or simulation task; subsequent panels are displayed based on your responses.
For example, if you want to create a Simulation Job, selecting Option 1 displays the following panel:
COMMAND ===> CAN for previous EXIT to exit
----> Selection Method <----
Option ==> _ 1 - Select an individual volume by Volser
2 - Select a RANGE of consecutive volumes by Volser
3 - Select ALL logical volumes from a physical volume
on a TAPE-BACKED virtual tape system (IBM TS7740 or
STK VSM)
4 - Select cataloged data sets by name or mask
Enter an option, then Press Enter or PF3 to continue
If you select Option 2 to specify a range of volumes, this panel is displayed.
COMMAND ===> CAN for previous EXIT to exit
----> Selection of Volume Range by VOLSER <----
Volume to be copied: E10057
Number of consecutive logical VOLSERs: 3____ (1-32767)
Exclude any volumes from this range? NO (Yes/No)
Enter a volume serial and number of volumes
Then press Enter or PF3 to continue
You can enter the volume serial and number of volumes. Press enter to continue with a series of panels where you can limit the selection, if desired, by expiration date, creation date, creating program, data set name or mask, etc.
At the end of the series of panels, the resulting batch job is displayed.
COMMAND===> Scroll==> CSR
SUB Submit Job CAN Return to previous panel END Exit to menu
****** ***************************** Top of Data ******************************
000001 //MVSVZGB JOB (ACCOUNT),'NAME',REGION=0M
000002 //*
000003 //* *** FATSCOPY "GUIDED PATH" SIMULATION JOB ***
000004 //* GENERATED ON 02/21/23 AT 04:22:48
000005 //*
000006 //FATSCOPY EXEC PGM=FATSCOPY,REGION=0M
000007 //STEPLIB DD DSN=FDRSYS.FF.R610000.DEV5.LOAD,DISP=SHR
000008 //*DSNTABLE ----NO DSNTABLE FILE DESIGNATED----
000009 //SELRPT DD SYSOUT=*
000010 //COPYRPT DD SYSOUT=*
000011 //TAPESUMM DD SYSOUT=*
000012 //SYSPRINT DD SYSOUT=*
000013 //ERRORRPT DD SYSOUT=*
000014 //SYSABEND DD SYSOUT=*
000015 //SYSIN DD *
000016 SIM
000017 SELECT ALLDSN,VOL=E10057,NUMVOLS=3
000018 /*
****** **************************** Bottom of Data ****************************
You can submit this job to be run, or save it to be run at a later time.
For further guidance on building batch jobs, you should reference the FATSCOPY How-To-Build-A-Job Guide, which can be accessed from here:
BMC Support
It describes many of the factors you can consider in creating your SIM/COPY jobs, and steps you through the process of building a job in a manner similar to the way the Guided Path builds the job for you.