Recovering file system directories

When the file system sublevel is used, the recoverable structure is the file system, so you should perform regular backups of the file system. Refer to the z/OS Unix publications for information on the various mechanisms for backing up file system data.

Ensure that the backup of the file system is coordinated with other OAM backup activities, including:

DB2 object storage tables
OAM configuration database
any symbolic links that are used in the file system directory
CBROAMxx PARMLIB member

Whenever OAM is running, the file system must remain mounted for use by OAM. OAM file system deletion activity can occur at any time that OAM is running. OAM must be stopped before a shut down of Unix System Services. These considerations must be taken into account for backup and recovery activities, as well as for continued proper operation of OAM.