BMC Compuware FDR 5.04

This space contains information about version 5.04 of the BMC Compuware FDR product.

Notices Updated 25 Apr 2024

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FDR DASD Management System

Components and functions of the FDR DASD Management System

FDR - Fast Dump Restore

Full-volume backups, copies, and restores

FDRQUERY - Query ABR Statistics

Explains the

FDR

statistics query program

SAR - Stand Alone Restore

Explains the IPL-able, self-loading, stand-alone program

FDRDSF - Data Set Functions

Explains backups and restores of selected data sets and VSAM clusters

FDRCOPY - Copy or Move Data Sets

Copy or move data sets from one DASD volume to another, without a backup

FDRINSTANT for EMC TimeFinder

FDR

facility for non-disruptive backup by using TimeFinder

FDRINSTANT for SnapShot

FDR

facility for non-disruptive backup by using SnapShot

FDRINSTANT for Hitachi ShadowImage

FDR

facility for non-disruptive backup by using Hitachi ShadowImage

FDRINSTANT for FlashCopy

FDR

facility for non-disruptive backup by using FlashCopy

FDRREORG - Reorganization and Compression

Explains reorganizing and compression of data sets

COMPAKTOR (CPK) - DASD Volume Reorganization

Explains how to reduce free space fragmentation on a volume

FDRABR Volume Backups

Automates execution of data set backups and restores

FDRABR Archiving and Superscratch

Automates the execution of full-volume and data set backups and restores

FDRAPPL - Application Backup

Explains the backup of data sets for an application

FDRABRP - Standard Reporting Facility

Provides simple fixed-format reports on various types of ABR information

FDREPORT - Generalized Report Writer

Explains generation of custom reports on DASD and TAPE related data

FDRSRS - Search, Report, and Services Dialog

Selecting, reporting, and performing services for data sets and volumes

FDRWEB - Interactive Web Reporting of DASD and TAPE

Provides insight into z/OS DASD and TAPE storage configuration and usage

FDR and ABR Backup Maintenance

Explains the maintenance of backups

System Managed Storage (SMS)

Explains the storage management automation function

FDRCRYPT Backup Encryption

Explains backup encryption

Special Considerations

Explains the special considerations, terminology, and rules for programs in FDR

FDR Installation

Install, customize, and maintain FDR

FDRZAPOP - FDR Global Options Utility

Explains the use of FDRZAPOP

FDRTCT - Transparent Cloud Tiering

Explains the installation of FDRTCT Java component and

FDR

Cloud Tiering Utility

FDRABR Coexistence with CA Disk

Explains the installation, backup, archiving, and reporting of FDRABR with CA Disk

Messages and Codes

Explains the messages and codes that

FDR

produces
PDFs

This topic provides access to PDFs that support this product. It also explains how to create your own custom PDFs.

Ready-made space PDFs

The following table provides ready-made PDFs that contain snapshots of the content in this space. Ready-made PDFs are available for new releases and product updates within seven calendar days of their release. Although these PDFs contain all topics, the online topics might be more current, and the content of some topics might be better suited for online viewing.

Snapshot

Date

Size

2022/11/04 00:00 

7,743 KB

Learn

Document

Title

Date

FDRARC Concepts & Facilities Guide

2021/03/26 00:00

FDRAPPL Concepts & Facilities Guide

2021/04/01 00:00 

FDREPORT Concepts & Facilities Guide

2021/04/01 00:00 

FDRINCR Concepts & Facilities Guide

2021/04/01 00:00 

FDRINSTANT Concepts & Facilities Guide

2021/06/01 00:00 

Creating a custom PDF

If you are logged in, you can create a PDF from any topic in the space. Use the following procedure to create a PDF of either the current topic or multiple pages (a parent topic and its child topics):

  1. Go to the branch or topic for which you want to create a PDF.
  2. On the toolbar in the upper-right of the window,  clickexport icon.pngand select Export to PDF:

    export_to_PDF.png

    Important

    Although you can export to Microsoft Word, this portal is not optimized for Word exports. If you require an export in XML or HTML format, contact us.

  3. In the Exporting PDF dialog box:
    • In the Template box, select one of the following PDF styles:

      • Simple to export a PDF with no cover, table of contents, or index 
        By default, the Simple template exports only the current page.
      • Standard to export a traditional PDF with a cover, table of contents, and index 
        By default, the Standard template exports the current page and its child pages.

      In this example, selecting This page and its children creates a PDF of all topics in the space's "Reference" section:

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    • In the Export Scope box, select what you want to export:
      • Only this page to export the current page
      • This page and its children to export an entire section (current page and any child topics)
  4. Click Export.

For more information, see Help for BMC Online Technical Documentation.


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FAQs and additional resources

This topic answers common questions and explains how to access additional resources, including BMC Support.

Frequently asked questions

This section answers frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the documentation portal.

The following are general questions about mainframe documentation:

  • How can I get a PDF of selected content in a space?

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    If you are logged in, you can create a PDF from any topic in the space. Use the following procedure to create a PDF of either the current topic or multiple pages (a parent topic and its child topics):

    1. Go to the branch or topic for which you want to create a PDF.
    2. On the toolbar in the upper-right of the window,  clickexport icon.pngand select Export to PDF:

      export_to_PDF.png

      Important

      Although you can export to Microsoft Word, this portal is not optimized for Word exports. If you require an export in XML or HTML format, contact us.

    3. In the Exporting PDF dialog box:
      • In the Template box, select one of the following PDF styles:

        • Simple to export a PDF with no cover, table of contents, or index 
          By default, the Simple template exports only the current page.
        • Standard to export a traditional PDF with a cover, table of contents, and index 
          By default, the Standard template exports the current page and its child pages.

        In this example, selecting This page and its children creates a PDF of all topics in the space's "Reference" section:

        reference.png


      • In the Export Scope box, select what you want to export:
        • Only this page to export the current page
        • This page and its children to export an entire section (current page and any child topics)
    4. Click Export.

    For more information, see Help for BMC Online Technical Documentation.

  • Where can I get documentation for all BMC mainframe products?

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    Go to the docs.bmc.com main dashboard and click the name of a specific product area, or click here to go directly to the list of all products.

    Important

    If you're looking for the Control-M mainframe documentation, click the Control-M box on the dashboard, or click here to go directly to the Control-M space.

Additional resources

The following BMC sites are external to this portal and provide information that you might find helpful:

Support information

The following questions offer information about BMC Support:

  • How can I contact BMC Support?

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    If you have problems with or questions about a BMC product, or for the latest support policies, go to Support Central. You can search the Knowledge Base for help with an issue or download products and maintenance.

    If you do not have access to the web and you are in the United States or Canada, contact BMC Support at 800 537 1813. Outside the United States or Canada, select your country at Contact BMC to view local Support Contacts.

  • How can I check a product version's support status?

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    You can find the support status for specific product versions on Support Central. Selecting a product from the “A–Z Supported Product List” shows:

    • All versions of the product and their current support levels (full or limited)
    • Dates on which support ends

    You can also find information about the latest support policies on Support Central.

  • Where can I get the security certificates required to transfer files to BMC Support?

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    BMC Support requires a security certificate when you are using the File Transfer Protocol Secure (FTPS) method to send files to BMC Support. TheSecure File Transfer User Guide for BMC Customers explains how to use the certificate.

    The following table includes the security certificate:

    Certificate

    Validity

    Effective from April 6, 2021, until further notice




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