Enables users to improve management of disk space by archiving CMS and non-CMS data, placing infrequently accessed files, or entire minidisks, on to a choice of target media (disk or tape)
Helps storage administrators control DASD usage and reclaim valuable DASD space for increased data availability
Eases organization and retrieval of archived files by allowing users to retrieve archived files at the filename or filetype level, using wildcard characters to retrieve files that meet specific criteria
Protects archived data by enabling administrators to control access to data in the archive