Backup command

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Use the backup command to create a VSS snapshot backup of volumes and mount points to local shadow volumes.

The VSS snapshot is managed by IBM Storage Protect Snapshot or IBM Storage Protect.

  • Backup syntax Use the backup command syntax diagrams as a reference to view available options and truncation requirements.

  • Backup positional parameter

    The positional parameter immediately follows the backup command and precedes the optional parameters.

  • Backup optional parameters

    Optional parameters follow the backup command and positional parameters.

  • Backup examples

    These output examples provide a sample of the text, messages, and process status that displays when you use the backup command.