Re: Automate Mapics Backup

Depending on the version of MAPICS you are running, they have a much 
improved automated backup available via PTF.  I know it is available as of 
release 6, not sure regarding any earlier releases.


Hope that helps,


Keith Blazek
MIS Coordinator




mapics-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote on 12/27/2003 01:19:20 PM:

> It can be done, in several different ways.  If you search the archives 
of
> the list at www.midrange.com you'll find that it's been discussed 
before.  I
> would suggest looking at those past discussions, which should give you 
most
> of the information you'll need, and then posting any specific questions 
you
> may have.
> 
> Dave Shaw
> MAPICS-L Moderator
> Simpsonville, SC
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Shawn Thobe" <ShawnT@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "MAPICS ERP System Discussion" <mapics-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 4:22 PM
> Subject: Automate Mapics Backup
> 
> 
> I've recently been assigned to administer our 400 and was wanting to
> automate the backup process.  About the only time we can get a dedicated
> system is on the weekend.  I saw something regarding a Save While Active
> and how this could be used throughout the week and then do a full Mapics
> on the weekend.  I was wondering if the whole backup process (getting
> dedicated system, changing the status of open and abend jobs, cleaning
> up Inventory ....) could be done using CL programming?  Thanks for your
> responses.