Backing up many OAM objects

To back up many OAM objects, specify:

• Which objects you want to back up. You must specify a collection name, an optical disk volume serial number, or both. You can back up all of the objects within the collection, volume, or collection/volume combination, or you can back up a subset of the objects based on these criteria:
  • A generic object name, containing at least one percent sign (%), asterisk (*), or double asterisk (**). (With a non-generic object name, you back up a single object as described previously.)
  • The limit parameter, to limit the backup to objects on DASD, objects on optical disks, or objects on a specific optical disk volume. (If you specify an optical disk volume serial number, you must also specify VOLSER for the limit parameter.)
  • The earliest creation date
  • The latest creation date
• The output data set, according to the normal rules for sequential output or VSAM output functions. For VSAM output, the data set must be an ESDS.
• For VSAM output, whether you want to replace any existing records in the data set.
• The block size for the output data set. The default is 4096.
• The header parameter does not apply when you are backing up many objects. A header is automatically generated for each object. This object header is intended for use by File Manager options only. It is not designed for use by products other than File Manager.