StorageTek Host Software Component 6 User Manual
Chapter 4. Utility Functions 253
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Journal Offload Utility
The Journal Offload utility allows you to offload one or both of the journals on a given
host without backing up the control data set. It is extremely important that you archive the
offloaded journals, in the event that these journals are required for a restore operation.
host without backing up the control data set. It is extremely important that you archive the
offloaded journals, in the event that these journals are required for a restore operation.
The HSC can be operational while the Journal Offload utility is executing.
Syntax
Utility Name
OFFLoad
specifies that a journal offload is to be performed.
Parameters
None.
JCL Requirements
The following definitions apply to the Journal Offload utility program JCL:
SLSPRINT
the message output data set.
SYSPRINT
SLUOFFLD message output.
SLSCNTL
DD statement naming the primary library control data set.
SLSCNTL2
the secondary copy of the control data set.
SLSSTBY
the standby copy of the control data set.
SLSJRN01
the first of two journals on the given host.
SLSJRN02
the second of two journals on the given host. This statement is required only if both
journals are to be offloaded. If specified, the SLSOFF02 statement is also required.
journals are to be offloaded. If specified, the SLSOFF02 statement is also required.
SLSOFF01
the created offload data set for the first journal (SLSJRN01).
OFFLoad
Journal Offload