Re: Save while active?

[John Earl <johnearl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Eric Kempter wrote:
> 
> One drawback is that if your save comes across an object with an exclusive
> lock, you will not be able to save the object.  This is especially
> pertinent in 24 X 7 shops.  It also is not a viable complete backup
> solution.

They're NOT??????

I'm shocked to hear this (as the IBM storage management team would
be, I'm sure), can you supply any details? 

I know of a number of shops that are using SWA to completely back
up their systems, and I'd be interested in knowing the details of
any downside.  



jte

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