Copying Backup Media

These commands copy pointer-file items to and from backup media.

:PDUMP

Copies a cataloged item from a POINTER-FILE to backup media; used only in conjunction with :PLOAD.

:PLOAD

Copies a file from backup media and stores it as a list item in the POINTER-FILE of the account currently logged on to; used in conjunction with :PDUMP to make duplicate copies of non-mvBase tapes or floppy disks.

See Also

SYSPROG Commands Grouped by Similar Function

Error Monitoring

File and Account Management

Printer and Spooler Administration

Security

Setting Up Date and Time

Start-up and Shutdown

System Backup

System Maintenance and Control

System Monitoring

System Restoration

Tape Device Administration

Transaction Logging

Miscellaneous Administrative Commands