While running RESTORE SYSTEM
Specific considerations apply while RESTORE SYSTEM is running.
Data sets that RESTORE SYSTEM uses
The following table lists the data sets that RESTORE SYSTEM uses. The table lists the DD name that is used to identify the data set, a description of the data set, and whether it is required. Include statements in your JCL for each required data set.
| Data set | Description | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| SYSIN | An input data set that contains the utility control statement | Yes |
| SYSPRINT | An output data set for messages | Yes |
| auth-id.job-name.HSM | A temporary data set that is automatically allocated by the utility and deleted when the utility completes | Yes |
Concurrency and compatibility for RESTORE SYSTEM
While RESTORE SYSTEM is running, no other utilities can run.
Using DISPLAY UTILITY with RESTORE SYSTEM
You can use the DISPLAY UTILITY command with RESTORE SYSTEM.
To use the DISPLAY UTILITY command for RESTORE SYSTEM on a data sharing group, you must issue the command from the member on which the RESTORE SYSTEM utility is invoked.
Termination and restart of RESTORE SYSTEM
You can terminate and restart the RESTORE SYSTEM utility.
You cannot terminate RESTORE SYSTEM by using the TERM UTILITY command.
You can restart RESTORE SYSTEM at the beginning of a phase or at the current system checkpoint. A current system checkpoint occurs during the LOGAPPLY phase after log records are processed. By default, RESTORE SYSTEM restarts at the current system checkpoint.
When you restart RESTORE SYSTEM for a data sharing group, the member on which the restart is issued must be the same member on which the original RESTORE SYSTEM was issued.