Backing up the Db2 subsystem
This procedure explains how to back up the Db2® subsystem.
Procedure
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On the DB2 Administration Menu (ADB2) panel, specify
Z, and press Enter.
The System Administration (ADB2Z) panel is displayed.
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Specify option SB, and press Enter.
The System Backup (ADB2ZSB) panel is displayed, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 1. System Backup (ADB2ZSB) panel DB2 Admin------------------------- DB2X System Backup-------------------- 20:24 DSN of System Backup JCL . . Member name . . . . . . . . Backup Scope . . . . . . . . (F-Full, D-Data only) FORCE . . . . . . . . . . . (Yes/No) DUMP . . . . . . . . . . . (Yes/No) DUMPCLASS . . . . . . . . > (Up to 5 dump classes) FORCE . . . . . . . . . . (Yes/No) DUMPONLY . . . . . . . . . . (Yes/No) TOKEN . . . . . . . . . . (Hex string) DUMPCLASS . . . . . . . . > (Up to 5 dump classes) BP - Change batch job parameters specified - Specify values for the DSN of System Backup JCL and Member name fields to identify where the generated JCL is to be stored.
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Specify values for the fields related to other copy options and backup scope.
Depending on the level of Db2 that you are using, some fields on this panel might be hidden. See the online help for a description of the fields that are displayed.
- Press Enter.Db2 Admin Tool displays the generated JCL for the backup job.
- To backup the system, submit the JCL.