PI75410: FASTER METHOD TO BACKUP EXTFILE

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APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• When running in continuous mode, the EXTFILE is backed up in
  case a restart is needed. Typically the current method used
  is satisfactory, but if the EXTFILE is extremely large
  (e.g., tens of thousands of cylinders), this backup process
  can take more time than is necessary. The product has been
  enhanced to incorporate faster methods, such as Flashcopy,
  to make the backups. If it is determined internally that
  such methods cannot be used, standard copying will ensue.
  No user intervention is required.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED: Users of ALA350                              *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: When running in continuous mode, the    *
  *                      EXTFILE is backed up in                 *
  *                      case a restart is needed. Typically     *
  *                      the current method used                 *
  *                      is satisfactory, but if the EXTFILE     *
  *                      is extremely large                      *
  *                      (e.g., tens of thousands of             *
  *                      cylinders), this backup process         *
  *                      can take more time than is necessary.   *
  *                      The product has been                    *
  *                      enhanced to incorporate faster          *
  *                      methods, such as Flashcopy,             *
  *                      to make the backups. If it is           *
  *                      determined internally that              *
  *                      such methods cannot be used,            *
  *                      standard copying will ensue.            *
  *                      No user intervention is required.       *
  *                                                              *
  *                                                              *
  *                                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION: Apply the PTF                                *
  ****************************************************************
  

Problem conclusion

• Apply the PTF
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

  UI44542

Modules/Macros

•    ALAGEN1  ALAUES   ALAUNCRE
  

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  DB2 LOG ANALYSI

• Fixed component ID

  5655E6601

Applicable component levels

• R350 PSY UI44542

     UP17/02/24 P F702

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