Parameters for the save-while-active function

 

Use these options to specify how you will use the save-while-active function.

• Synchronization-level values for Save Active (SAVACT) parameter
  This table shows which synchronization levels are available for each command and the value to specify for each level.

• The wait time (SAVACTWAIT) parameter
  The SAVACTWAIT parameter specifies the amount of time to wait for an object that is in use, or for transactions with pending changes to reach a commit boundary, before continuing the save operation.

• The checkpoint notification (SAVACTMSGQ) parameter
  This information contains a table that shows the messages that are sent for each ommand when the check point processing is complete.

• Additional save-while-active option (SAVACTOPT) parameter
  The SAV command provides additional save-while-active options which you specify on the SAVACTOPT parameter. The default is *NONE, which means that no additional options are used during a save-while-active operation.

 

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Saving your system while it is active

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