FRBACKUP command: Requesting a fast replication backup or dump version

The FRBACKUP command enables you to create a fast replication backup version for sets of storage groups followed by a dump of each fast replication target volume. A set of storage groups is defined through the SMS construct termed 'copy pool'. Storage groups are defined to a copy pool and all of the volumes in those storage groups are backed up or dumped by the fast replication function. For a discussion of the copy pool construct, see z/OS DFSMSdfp Storage Administration.

Note: Because fast replication can be used to make volume-level recoveries, there are important factors to consider to ensure that the backup and recovery process restores your data to a usable state. Before using the fast replication function, see Managing volume backups with fast replication.