The VVDS should not be backed up as a data set to provide for recovery. To back up the VVDS, back up the volume containing the VVDS, or back up all data sets described in the VVDS (all VSAM and SMS-managed data sets). If the VVDS ever needs to be recovered, recover the entire volume, or all the data sets described in the VVDS.

You can use either DFSMSdss or DFSMShsm to back up and recover a volume or individual data sets on the volume. For further information, see z/OS DFSMSdfp Storage Administration and z/OS DFSMShsm Storage Administration.