In addition to specifying how the source data set is retained, you can also specify how the target data set is retained. Using the EDG_EXIT100 installation exit, you select the retention method used for the target tape volume set and (if the VRSEL retention method is used) you can also exclude individual data sets from VRSEL processing. For best results, ensure that the retention method of the target tape volume set matches that of the source.

When data set attributes are copied, all existing VRSEL related attributes are copied and, as long as the target data set is on a volume set with the VRSEL retention method, you can expect the same results as for the source data set. When both the source and target data set use the VRSEL retention method, the VRSELEXCLUDE attribute is copied.

If you plan to switch data sets from the VRSEL retention method to the EXPDT retention method, ensure that the expiration date or retention period is set appropriately for each target data set.