IBM Tivoli Advanced Backup and Recovery

IBM Tivoli Advanced Backup and Recovery for z/OS, V2.1 is designed to
provide reliable and accurate backups and to help identify data that is
not already backed up. In addition, it helps reduce costs associated
with remote direct access storage device (DASD) replication by
identifying critical data for replication and providing localized
backup for recovery. When using Advanced Backup and Recovery for z/OS,
V2.1, you can centralize and track backups, including IBM Tivoli
Advanced Catalog Management for z/OS backups. This can help you quickly
recover from local, unplanned outages or recover your z/OS environment
off-site, saving crucial time and money.

Highlights of IBM Tivoli Advanced Backup and Recovery for z/OS, V2.1:

• Support for Tivoli Enterprise Portal (TEP)
• Automated Critical Data Identification automatically helps identify critical input and output data sets
• Aggregate Backup and Recovery Support (ABARS) Manager helps simplify the process of backing up data from disk, tape, and DFSMShsmtm migration without recall
• Critical Backup Tracking/Inventory helps track and inventory backups
• Product interface and publications are updated to reflect the IBM product name
• Installation is simplified through use of a standard SMP/E installation and program directory
• Components are no longer separately orderable but rather are part of a single priced, total solution

Planned availability date: October 3, 2008