Reference information

The reference sections of the information contain reference information that you need when you use CICS® VR.

CICS VR command reference
Descriptions of the CICS VR command rules and how to read the syntax diagrams.
CICS VR commands
A table of descriptions of CICS VR functions and commands used with CICS TS.
CICS VR Messages and abend codes
This section includes the messages and abend codes that are used by CICS VR, and also includes instructions to successfully complete the recovery of CICS VSAM data.
CICS VR ddnames
A table that contains the ddnames for CICS VR.
UNDO log structure overview
Every undo log block consists of a Block Header (MVSLogBlockHeader type), followed by log records. Every log record includes a standard General Log Header (GenLogRecord type), followed by record data.
DWWBKNT REXX procedure
The REXX procedure DWWBKNT performs multiple calls of the CICS VR NOTIFY utility DWWNT for IDCAMS REPRO backups listed in the input data set. It can be used in TSO and in a batch environment.
Customization parameters
The table lists parameters that you can specify on the DWWCST01 panel to customize members of &HLQ.SDWWCNTL.OUT and &HLQ.SDWWSENU/SJPN.OUT data sets.
User replaceable JCL skeleton
You can replace the CICS VR supplied JCL skeleton DWWUJOB with one of your own ones that satisfies your requirements.