Re: More automated backup

[lgoodbar@xxxxxxxxxxx (lg - Loyd Goodbar)]

On Wed, 31 Dec 1997 08:28:31 -0500, Bob Crothers
<bcrothers@netdirect.net> wrote:

>BUT, it still does not eliminate the need for a FULL AND 
>COMPLETE backup!  At minimum a SAVLIB *NONSYS but better would 
>be option 11 from the backup menu.

I agree. This backup is for daily data (back office) only. Major
backups occur on a weekly and monthly basis. Problem is everyone is
still signed onto the system, and that doesn't guarantee a clean
backup. And, no one is in the office (back office, not casino) at 3:00
am. (The casino system has its own backup procedures provided by the
software vendor. We do full system saves every month.)

>Re your 2nd question on MONMSG confusing you.  No offence 
>intended, but if you are fairly new to CL programs as this 
>question suggests, it might not be a good idea to be learning 
>with something as critical to your operation as your backups. 

I have been using CL programs for quite a while, but not for reasons
that I'd need to use MONMSG. I intend to test my backups in the early
evening, before the "normal" AS/400 backup kicks in. I am still
assured a backup.

>Remember, leave the gambling to the casino floor.  The data 
>center is NOT the place for making bets!

Agreed!

 - lg -

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 and the rest will take care of itself." --Belldandy
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