Methods to save operating system objects

Table 1. Operating system objects information
Item description When changes occur Contains user data or changes? IBM-supplied data?
Operating system objects Operating system objects change under two circumstances. First, when you apply Program Temporary Fixes (PTFs). Second, when you install a new release of the operating system. No1 Yes
Note: 1 You should not change objects or store user data in these IBM-supplied libraries or folders. When you install a new release of the operating system, the installation may destroy these changes. If you make changes to objects in these libraries, note them carefully in a log for future reference.
Common save method for system information Requires restricted state?
SAVSYS Yes
Start of changeSAVSYSINFEnd of change No
GO SAVE command, menu option 21 Yes
GO SAVE command, menu option 22 Yes