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Workspace IBM Tivoli Advanced Backup and Recovery for z/OS
Created by Guest
Created on Jun 28, 2013

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Requesting historical dataset usage feature similar to that found in DR Manager

There is no history within AB&R – this is the historical data usage; the Vendor told us that they have this enhancement on the books but have not pursued it yet.
Using Part A AWI0 region as an example. AB&R provides the following information.
TOTAL DATASETS: 650
DATASETS WITH BACKUP: 425
DATASETS W/NO BACKUP: 225
Using that information, we can determine that AB&R has identified 650 critical datasets of which AB&R has identified we are backing up 425. The remaining 225 datasets would have to be investigated.
With the historical dataset usage option within DRManager, we would type in the dataset and be able to see on 1 screen everywhere the dataset was used and determine from that if it is an actual critical dataset.
With AB&R we will have to scan the run libraries to see what jobs the dataset is used. Then scan the TWS schedule to see when the job is run and try to determine if the dataset actually needs to be backed up. If we cannot make that determination, the maintainer will need to be brought in for assistance.

Idea priority High
  • Guest
    Reply
    |     Feb 23, 2016

    This function has been delivered and is working as designed. We have accepted two new RFEs related to this function, which are intended to make it easier to use and navigate through the historical data stored.

  • Guest
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    |     Jun 12, 2015

    Due to processing by IBM, this request was reassigned to have the following updated attributes:
    Brand - Servers and Systems Software
    Product family - Storage
    Product - Tivoli Advanced Backup and Recovery for z/OS

    For recording keeping, the previous attributes were:
    Brand - Tivoli
    Product family - Storage
    Product - Tivoli Advanced Backup and Recovery for z/OS

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