DB2 MasterCopy® for z/OS

Together with MasterReorg and MasterCopySet, MasterCopy is part of the MASTER-UTIL line, an automated software suite ensuring reorganizations, restores and backups.

The Problem

• A company can be paralyzed if its data is corrupted by a computer crash or an unsuitable backup and restore strategy
• It is a priority for Informations Managers to ensure data integrity at all times
• It is a major necessity to have a secure backup strategy and fast restore procedures
• In case of a software or hardware problem, the data downtime must be limited to a minimum
• These administrative processes run in a smaller and smaller utility batch window

The MasterCopy solution

• MasterCopy is a unique solution that automatically manages the backup copies (FIC and IIC) of DB2 Tablespaces
• MasterCopy uses the restore criteria defined on the site
• MasterCopy applies the constraints of the utility batch window
• MasterCopy ensures that all the objects required for a recovery are available at all times
• MasterCopy is a unique fourth generation solution providing an automated dynamic backup and restore strategy
• MasterCopy frees the DBA of basic activities to allow them to control scheduling of sensitive operations

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