You can use the DFSMSdss stand-alone restore program to perform either a full or a tracks restore from the first data set of DFSMSdss-produced dump tapes, without the use of a host system environment. The stand-alone restore program allows you to recover system volumes so that you can start the host environment.

You can also use the DFSMSdss stand-alone restore program in a VM environment. The stand-alone restore program operates in ESA/390 mode, ESA/370 mode, or System/370 XA mode.

You cannot use the stand-alone restore program with an encrypted tape. If you attempt to do so, DFSMSdss issues message ADRY0513I to indicate that the dump data set resides on an encrypted tape and thus, cannot be read with the stand-alone restore program. DFSMSdss also issues message ADRY509D to prompt the operator to continue or end the function.

For more information about how to perform a restore using DFSMSdss stand-alone services, see DFSMSdss stand-alone services.