Introduction:
We will be introducing a new 24/7 region. I understand that the VLSUTIL BACKUP's need to be done with the CICS region quiesced. Is there an alternative to shutting down CICS?
Question:
Does the VLUSTIL BACKUP's need to be done with the CICS regions quiesed? Is t here any other alternatives that can be used to backup a VLS file?
Environment:
z/OS, z/VSE
Answer:
The BACKUP will run but for the RESTORE, you will need to close the VLS file via CEMT. Below is an example of how to close a VLS file. In the example below, we are closing the source file.
CEMT I FI(ID$IDSRC) hit enter
results:
overtype Ope with Clo
The VLS file is now closed.