Methods to save distribution objects

Table 1. Distribution objects information
Item description	When changes occur	Contains user data or changes?	IBM-supplied data?
Distribution objects	Distribution objects in QUSRSYS change regularly.	Yes	No

Common save method for distribution objects	Requires restricted state?
SAVDLO	No¹
GO SAVE command, menu option 21	Yes
GO SAVE command, menu option 23	No¹, ²
GO SAVE command, menu option 30	Yes
GO SAVE command, menu option 32	Yes

¹: Important: For procedures where the server does not require a restricted state, you must ensure that the server can get the locks necessary to save the information. You should put your server in a restricted state whenever you save multiple libraries, documents, or directories, unless you use the save-while-active function.
²: When you use option 23 from the GO SAVE command menu, the default is to place your server in a restricted state. If you choose the prompting option, you can cancel the display that puts your server in a restricted state.