Manage the bootstrap data set (BSDS)

The bootstrap data set (BSDS) is used to reference log data sets, and log records. Use this topic to understand how we can examine, change, and recover the BSDS.

For more information, see The bootstrap data set.

This topic describes the tasks involved in managing the bootstrap data set. It contains these sections:

  • Finding out what the BSDS contains
    We can use the print log map utility (CSQJU004) to examine the contents of the BSDS.
  • Change the BSDS
    You do not have to take special steps to keep the BSDS updated with records of logging events because IBM MQ does that automatically.
  • Recovering the BSDS
    If IBM MQ is operating in dual BSDS mode and one BSDS becomes damaged, forcing IBM MQ into single BSDS mode, IBM MQ continues to operate without a problem (until the next restart).

Parent topic: Manage IBM MQ resources on z/OS