Methods for saving licensed program libraries (QRPG, QCBL, Qxxxx)

 

There are several methods that you can use for saving licensed program libraries.

Table 1. Licensed program libraries (QRPG, QCBL, Qxxxx) information
Item description When changes occur Contains user data or changes? IBM-supplied data?
Licensed program libraries (QRPG, QCBL, Qxxxx) When you update licensed programs No1 Yes

Common save method for licensed program libraries (QRPG, QCBL, Qxxxx) Requires restricted state?
SAVLIB *NONSYS Yes
SAVLIB *IBM No2, 3
SAVLICPGM No3
GO SAVE command, menu option 21 Yes
GO SAVE command, menu option 22 Yes

1

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.

2

You do not need to put your system into a restricted state, but it is recommended.

3

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.

 

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Methods for saving system data and related user data
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SAVLIB