StorageTek Host Software Component 6 User Manual
276 VM/HSC 6.0 System Programmer’s Guide
1st ed., 6/30/04 - 312579601
Restore Utility
The RESTore utility provides a way to re-create the library control data set from a
previous backup copy of the data set. You also have the option to apply all journals
(maximum of 99 files per run) since the last backup, if journaling is enabled.
previous backup copy of the data set. You also have the option to apply all journals
(maximum of 99 files per run) since the last backup, if journaling is enabled.
Caution: It is critical that you restore all data sets referenced by the HSC (primary,
secondary, standby). Failing to restore all data sets can cause CDS mismatches. Refer
to “Control Data Set Recovery” on page 58 and “Reassigning Control Data Set Names
in Database Heartbeat Record” on page 60 for additional information.
secondary, standby). Failing to restore all data sets can cause CDS mismatches. Refer
to “Control Data Set Recovery” on page 58 and “Reassigning Control Data Set Names
in Database Heartbeat Record” on page 60 for additional information.
Prerequisites
Warning: The host software must be stopped on all hosts and the SCP must be
operational when this utility is executed.
operational when this utility is executed.
Reasons for Running the RESTore Utility
The RESTore utility performs the following tasks:
• re-creates the library control data set from a backup copy
• applies contents of any journals having activity since the backup. This process occurs
only if you have designated that journals are enabled. See ‘‘SLIRCVRY Macro’’ in
the HSC Installation Guide for information about enabling journaling.
the HSC Installation Guide for information about enabling journaling.
Notes: The HSC BACKup and RESTore utilities can be used as part of a procedure
to rename control data sets. Refer to “Reassigning Control Data Set Names in
Database Heartbeat Record” on page 60 for detailed information on renaming control
data sets.
to rename control data sets. Refer to “Reassigning Control Data Set Names in
Database Heartbeat Record” on page 60 for detailed information on renaming control
data sets.
How the RESTore Utility Functions
The RESTore utility is executed in the following phases:
• A hardware reserve is issued against the control data set.
• The library control data set is restored from a previous backup copy.
• If journaling is enabled, the installation optionally can apply journals (up to 99 files
per run) to the restored library control data set. It is the user’s responsibility to
include all journals and offload copies made since the last backup.
include all journals and offload copies made since the last backup.
• The restored library control data set is duplicated in the secondary and standby
control data sets if secondary and standby control data sets are being used. Refer to
“Control Data Set Recovery” on page 58 for additional information about the control
data set recovery scheme.
“Control Data Set Recovery” on page 58 for additional information about the control
data set recovery scheme.
• If GENerate (YES, Only, or Short) is specified in the RESTore JCL, output of the
discrepancies encountered is stored in the SLSAUDIT data set. For information on
resolving any discrepancies, see ‘“How to Handle BACKup/RESTore
Discrepancies” on page 283.
resolving any discrepancies, see ‘“How to Handle BACKup/RESTore
Discrepancies” on page 283.
• The control data set is released, and the utility ends.
Restore