The Run Backup (RUNBCKUP) command allows the user to run a predefined backup of specified objects to tape. The backup may include libraries (all user libraries or those selected in the backup list), folders (all folders or root folders selected in the backup list), security data, configuration data, mail, and calendars.

Parameters

Keyword	Description	Choices	Notes
BCKUPOPT	Backup options	*DAILY, *WEEKLY, *MONTHLY	Required, Key, Positional 1
DEV	Device	Single values: *BCKUPOPT Other values (up to 4 repetitions): Name	Optional, Positional 2

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Backup options (BCKUPOPT)

Specifies the backup options to use.

This is a required parameter.

*DAILY

The daily backup options are used.

*WEEKLY

The weekly backup options are used.

*MONTHLY

The monthly backup options are used.

Device (DEV)

Specifies a list of tape devices to use for the backup.

Single values

*BCKUPOPT

The tape device names stored in the specified options are used for the backup.

Other values (up to 4 repetitions)

name

Specify a list of tape devices used for the backup. If you are using a virtual tape device you can only specify one device name.

Examples

Example 1: Running a Daily Backup

RUNBCKUP   BCKUPOPT(*DAILY)

This command runs the daily backup using the devices specified in the options.

Example 2: Running a Monthly Backup

RUNBCKUP   BCKUPOPT(*MONTHLY)  DEV(TAP02)

This command runs the monthly backup using device TAP02 instead of those specified in the options.

Error messages

*ESCAPE Messages

CPF1EE3

Not authorized to backup options.

CPF1EE4

Not authorized to run backup.

CPF1EE6

Devices specified cannot be used.

CPF1EE7

Unexpected error occurred during backup.

CPF1EE8

Unexpected error from exit program &2/&1.

CPF1E6C

Backup options in use.

CPF1E6E

Nothing selected for backup.

CPF1E63

Error occurred while checking backup authority.

CPF1E67

Backup options and library backup list damaged.

CPF1E68

Backup incomplete.

CPF1E99

Unexpected error occurred.