agname: Specifying the aggregate group name

Explanation: agname is a required parameter specifying the SMS aggregate group name that defines the data sets you want backed up. It contains the necessary control information to perform the aggregate backup. For agname, substitute the name of the SMS aggregate group.

Defaults: None.

Note: You must define the aggregate group before issuing the ABACKUP command. If you have specified a management class name in the aggregate group definition, make sure that you also define or update that management class prior to issuing the ABACKUP command. Refer to z/OS DFSMSdfp Storage Administration for information on how to define the aggregate group using ISMF panels.