Go Save Procedures

This document outlines the procedures for performing a system save backup on the Flex system. Adhering to these steps ensures a complete and successful backup of your system data.

1. Pre-Backup Preparations

Before initiating the system backup, ensure the following preparatory steps are completed:

• PC Servers: Set all PC servers to “no service” or power them off.
• Online Services: If your Credit Union (CU) utilizes online services (e.g., online ATMs), contact your online vendors to inform them of the impending system downtime during the backup.
• Employee Notification:
  • Notify all CU employees about the scheduled system backup.
  • Instruct them that AS/400 access will be unavailable during the backup.
  • Advise them to reboot all PCs after the backup has been successfully completed.
• FlexTeller Users: If your CU uses FlexTeller, notify CMC that the AS/400 will be down due to the System Save.
• System Console: Locate your system console. The system backup must be performed directly from the system console.

2. Estimating Tape Requirements

To determine the number of tapes required for the backup, follow these steps:

1. Access System Status: Go to a command line and type WRKSYSSTS.
2. Identify System ASP: Locate the “SYSTEM ASP” value in the top right portion of the screen. Note down the numerical value and its accompanying letter (either ‘G’ for Gigabytes or ‘M’ for Megabytes).
3. Identify % System ASP Used: Find the “% SYSTEM ASP USED” and record the percentage.
4. Calculate Total Data: Multiply the “SYSTEM ASP” value by the “% SYSTEM ASP USED” (converted to a decimal).
   Example:
   • SYSTEM ASP: 13.5 G
   • % OF SYSTEM ASP USED: 67%
   • Calculation: 13.5∗0.67=9.04 G
   • This result (9.04 G in the example) represents the total amount of data that will be backed up. Use this figure to determine the number of tapes needed based on your tape capacity.

3. Initializing Tapes

It is critical to correctly initialize all system save tapes before beginning the backup.

1. Access CUPHELP: Go to a command line and type GO CUPHELP.
2. Select Option 7: Choose option 7 to “INITIALIZE SYSTEM SAVE TAPE”.
3. Initialize All Tapes: Ensure all tapes intended for the backup are initialized correctly. Failure to do so may necessitate canceling the backup, re-initializing tapes, and restarting the entire process.

4. Performing the System Backup

Follow these steps to execute the system backup:

1. Sign On to Console: Sign on to the system console as QSECOFR.
   • Note: If you do not have the QSECOFR password, contact CMC for assistance.
2. Initiate GO SAVE: At the command line, type GO SAVE.
3. Select Option 21: Choose option 21 for “Entire system” from the Save Menu.
4. Confirm Save: At the “Save the Entire System” display, press Enter to confirm.
5. Specify Command Defaults: At the “Specify Command Defaults” screen, enter the following values:
   • Device: TAP01
   • Prompt for commands: N
   • Check for active files: N
   • Message queue delivery: *Notify
   • Start time: *Current
   • Start Date: *Current
   • Vary off network servers: *All
   • Unmount file systems: Y
   • Print system information: N
   • Use system reply list: N
   • Spooled file data: *none
   • End TCP/IP wait time: 300
   • Print JobLog: Y
   • Start controlling Subsystem: Y
6. Start Backup: Press Enter to begin the backup process.

5. Post-Backup Procedures

Once the system backup has completed successfully, perform the following actions:

1. Verify Completion: The system will either return you to a menu or sign you off, indicating the backup’s completion.
2. Wait Period: Wait at least 10 minutes after the system save is completed before proceeding with the IPL (Initial Program Load) of your system.
3. Initiate IPL: At a command line, enter:
   PWRDWNSYS OPTION(*IMMED) RESTART(*YES)
4. Reboot PCs: After the IPL is complete, reboot all PC servers and PC workstations located at your Credit Union (CU) and any branch offices.