You have the option in SMS to have HSM backup the data set prior to migrating it to tape. Then in the management class you can keep the backup copy for as long as you want. You can then allow HSM to manage both the migration copy and backup copy as you need.
Max Smith DFSMS Development ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@listserv.ua.edu with the message: INFO IBM-MAIN
