Create multiple image copies at one time

The Image Copy function can create up to four image copy data sets for each database data set or area data set in a single run.

To create multiple image copies, specify the ICOUT keyword and the STACK keyword on the ICEIN control statement.

Restrictions:
  • When one of the following conditions is met, the maximum number of image copy data sets that the Image Copy function can create for each database data set in a single run is two.
    • Fast Recovery image copy format of Advanced Image Copy Services is requested (FASTIC=(opt,COPY))
    • IMS HP Image Copy process is called from one of the following IMS Tools:
      • Parallel Reorganization Service of IMS Database Reorganization Expert
      • IMS HP Fast Path Utilities
      • IMS Database Recovery Facility
      • IMS Online Reorganization Facility
  • The Checkpoint Restart option does not support the third and fourth image copies. When the Checkpoint Restart option is activated and an error is detected in either the third copy or the fourth copy, the Image Copy function is not restarted.