Automation of DB2 Image Copies

MasterCopy® for DB2 on 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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The advantages of MasterCopy

  • It manages Full Image Copies (FIC) and Incremental Image Copies (IIC)
  • It ensures consistent deletion of the backup copies and log files when no longer needed
  • It automatically integrates time constraints (utility batch window, frequency, number of backups, and backup preservation time)
  • It selects the objects to be backed up based on generic name criteria, the requirement for a backup, and the estimated times

We are prepared to demonstrate to you the excellent return on investment you will achieve with MasterCopy.