Restoring data sets or volumes directly with DFSMSdss

It is possible to invoke DFSMSdss directly to restore a data set or volume from a DFSMShsm-owned dump copy. This requires you to perform the following steps:

  1. Request from DFSMShsm a list of the tape volumes that comprise the dump copy.
  2. Determine the data set name that is used for the dump copy.
  3. Invoke the DFSMSdss RESTORE function directly.