A regularly scheduled backup of all files is always advisable.
The STORE/RESTORE facility used for most other files is also appropriate
for backing up KSAM files to tape. The following commands provide
a backup routine for a KSAM file.
FILE T=ARBACK;DEV=TAPE
STORE ARMSTR.MGR.AR;*T
NOTE: Do not use the TRANSPORT option of the STORE
command with KSAM files. The TRANSPORT option is intended as a
migration option for storing files from MPE/iX to MPE V/E systems.
Use the following commands to restore the file from tape:
The FCOPY utility can also be used to back up KSAM files
on disk instead of tape. This allows a quick recovery with little
delay. If sufficient resources are available, this is an effective
and rapid method of backing up files.