Methods for saving i5/OS optional libraries (QHLPSYS, QUSRTOOL)
There are several methods that you can use for saving i5/OS® optional libraries.
Table 1. i5/OS optional libraries (QHLPSYS, QUSRTOOL) information Item description When changes occur Contains user data or changes? IBM-supplied data? i5/OS optional libraries (QHLPSYS, QUSRTOOL) i5/OS optional libraries (QHLPSYS, QUSRTOOL) change when you apply Program Temporary Fixes (PTFs) or when you install new releases of the operating system.
No1 Yes
Common save method Requires restricted state? SAVLIB*NONSYS Yes SAVLIB *IBM No2, 3 SAVLIB library-name No3 GO SAVE command, menu option 21 Yes GO SAVE command, menu option 22 Yes
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- You should avoid changing objects or storing user data in these IBM-supplied libraries or folders. You could lose or destroy these changes when you install a new release of the operating system. If you make changes to objects in these libraries, note them carefully in a log for future reference.
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- You do not need to put your system into a restricted state, but it is recommended.
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For procedures where the system does not require a restricted state, ensure that the system can get the locks necessary to save the information. You should place your system in a restricted state whenever you save multiple libraries, documents, or directories, unless you use the save-while-active function.
Save libraries with the SAVLIB command explains how to save one or more libraries. This information also includes special SAVLIB parameters and how to select libraries on your system.
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Methods for saving system data and related user dataRelated concepts
Saving your system while it is active