Adding data sets to the Include list

The Include list in hlq.USERMAC(INCLDSN) specifies the list of data sets that are not critical in the IBM Z® Batch Resiliency backup process.

To maintain the Include list, use the Data Set Inclusion Table Maintenance panel (option 15.4.6 from the IZBR Primary Option Menu). Alternatively, you can edit hlq.USERMAC(INCLDSN) directly using the ISPF editor.

By specifying the option INCLUDES=YES in hlq.USERMAC(BACKJCL), the BKUPJCL process combines this input with the established critical files list. The advantage of using the Include list is its masking capability. The Include list can be a masked input to allow similar files with the same recovery requirements to be backed up and restored automatically.

The masking of data sets supports DFSMSdss standard conventions using the percent sign (%) as a place holding character and an asterisk (*) to represent a series of characters within a node. The asterisk string (**) can be used to replace one or more nodes.

You can also exclude data sets from the INCLDSN process by masking the DSNAME parameter. To mask the DSNAME, add a colon (:) at the end of the INCLDSN control card followed by the masked DSNAME to be excluded.

To add multiple exclude masks, follow each exclude mask with a comma. Place a hyphen (-) at least one space after the last comma to continue the exclude masks on the next line.

Note: All control cards must start in column one. The high-level qualifier in the inclusion list cannot be masked. Each line must follow the Include list record syntax with no spaces between operands.