QLNKOMT is a user modifiable BRMS backup link list that can be used to omit IFS directories and files from a *LINK save. To add omit directories or files from the *LINK save, simply add them to the QLNKOMT link list. An example of objects that users may typically omit from a *LINK save are the directories that are used for virtual tapes.
Some applications may lock objects that are not required during a recovery. These objects can be omitted from saves to prevent errors during the saves. Here is an example of a path name pattern that can be omitted -
Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) - /QIBM/UserData/OS400/TCPIP/NTP/QTOT*
NOTES:
- Only objects that have been approved by the application owners should be omitted.
- Only *OMITS can be added to the QLNKOMT link list. If any *INCLUDES are specified, the *LINK save will fail
- QLNKOMT link list should never be used in a control group