Re: Burned by SAVCHGOBJ

[Pete Massiello <pmassiello@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The problem is most likely caused when you use the Reference Date Parm 
as *SAVLIB, this causes a few problems.  One of the reasons we always 
have our clients use the actual date of the full save of the library.   
If you create a new library and have never saved it using a SAVLIB type 
command, then SAVCHGOBJ will not backup that library on each nightly 
save.  Also, if someone Saves the library with update history *YES, then 
that becomes the 
new reference point of backup whats been saved since that date/time.

SAVCHGOBJ is a great tool when you understand all the quirks that come 
along with it. Implemented correctly, and the right procedures for 
restoration, SAVCHGOBJ can work.

What IBM is missing is the command SaveEverythingSinceMyLastFullSave 
command.  Why would that be so difficult?

   Pete

Ted Barry wrote:

> Thank you IBM.  I did my last SAVLIB *NONSYS on 3/3 and have been doing SAVCHGOBJ's since then.  I just cutover last night and now my NIGHTMARE begins.
>
> My payroll person called to inform me that all of the batches they entered yesterday are gone.  Now I have to SAVLIB from the 400 and RSTLIB to the iSeries.  I have 13 other apps running.  What else didn't come over.  I'm totally %&*%^&'d!
>
> 25+ years later and SAVCHGOBJ STILL doesn't work!  I was always told many years ago SAVCHGOBJ wasn't a good route to go and now I'm paying for it.  The consultant I used was a retired 30+ years IBMer too.
>
> Thanks again IBM.  You know, I love the 400 (iSeries now), but this is absolutely UNACCEPTABLE!
>
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