RE: Backup Policy

Well when I am about to do an OS upgrade with out a hardware upgrade, I
always do a SAVSTG AND option 21.  I generally end to restricted and perform
the SAVSTG.  I then set the IPL option to the proper media for the OS, (CD
now-a-days).  Then load the CD into the drive and do the save 21.  When the
save is done and the IPL starts, well the OS starts loading off the CD.

I must say that if the install go hay wire, IPL from the SAVSTG tape will
restore everything while the save 21 will not restore jobqs or outqs.  Also,
you don't have to worry about LF and access paths.


Christopher K. Bipes      mailto:ChrisB@Cross-Check.com
Operations & Network Mgr  mailto:Chris_Bipes@Yahoo.com
CrossCheck, Inc.                  http://www.cross-check.com
6119 State Farm Drive     Phone: 707 586-0551 x 1102
Rohnert Park CA  94928    Fax: 707 586-1884

-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin H [mailto:kevinh@KMTCINC.NET]
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 11:04 AM
To: MIDRANGE-L@MIDRANGE.COM
Subject: Re: Backup Policy


The only time I used SAVSTG seriously was when I managed a LAB box.

after upgrades, ptf's etc, i would run a savstg.
If you needed the lab box, i would give you QSECOFR and turn it over to you.

When I got it back, I scratched everything back to the SAVSTG.
So, I have never tried RSTSTG to another box.

I gather a SAVSTG is more like a DISK IMAGE. -- bit processing.
I think this is where the hardware differences come in.
I think the new disks need to be the same number and at least the same 
capacity as the saved machine.

So, I think it may be quicker to run,
definitely easier to scratch a box "back to" that image.
but, imho, not a serious contender for daily / weekly saves.
I would rather see a Opt 21 with Save-Changes in between until you can do 
another full backup
before I would recommend a SAVSTG.


kmh
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