Backups for VM format packs are done on the system that they are primarily associated with. If an error occurs during the backup process of a pack then error messages are given to the operator and the backup ID logs off sending a printout with the error messages to the printer. This way the operator is clearly informed if there is an error during the backup. DDR cntrl file for each disk. There are four tasks to be performed when adding or removing a pack from the backup list.
TAPE is the real address of the tape drive to be used.
The following is a console listing from a backup ID for a good run. Tape 8832 is not available. This gives the status of the backups. Sample output follows.