VSAM Backup, Restore, and High-Speed Utility Program

fastVSAM

fastVSAM is a high-speed, JCL-transparent VSAM Copy Facility with Backup/Restore capability.

fastVSAM transparently replaces IDCAMS REPRO, EXPORT and IMPORT commands. It reduces the time and resources required for VSAM copy and Export/Import procedures by 50% or more.

Regardless of installation size or configuration, fastVSAM transparently delivers immediate system-wide improvements for every installation that uses VSAM.

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Saves VSAM copy time – Elapsed as well as CPU time (MIPS)

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Significant savings in human resources and money

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Transparently replaces IDCAMS REPRO, EXPORT and IMPORT commands

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Reduces time and resources by 50% or more

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Supports all VSAM formats

Features of fastVSAM

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Backup - Restore

fastVSAM’s highly efficient Backup and Restore Facility manages all file components as a single unit across multiple volumes and clusters. High-speed logic and command flexibility save fastVSAM users time and money during VSAM management and maintenance tasks. The larger the data set, the higher the savings. fastVSAM is compatible with SMP, SMP/E, DFDSS, SMS, and RACF. fastVSAM installs in minutes, requires no JCL changes and supports all VSAM formats.

Speed, Efficiency and Ease of Use

fastVSAM uses its proprietary high-speed logic to deliver considerable savings. It increases throughput by 50% or more and reduces elapsed time by up to 70%. fastVSAM reduces CPU time by 65% or more and can cut EXCP counts by up to 95%. fastVSAM can quickly copy a cluster, which speeds up the job of system and data management.

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Comprehensive Backup

fastVSAM backs up data and catalog information from one or more VSAM clusters to a sequential file. Automatically compresses dead space by backing up only the active data, not the control overhead. Backup and restore clusters may reside on multiple volumes. fastVSAM restores all clusters and components, including key ranges, CI size, and primary/ secondary space allocations. Redefines the catalog information and then copies the data to the cluster.

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