I didn't see anyone mention that you can also use DFDSS (or your favorite backup - FDR perhaps) to make a dump of the dataset(s).
So, backup to a sequential disk file. Then FTP this to your destination system and restore. It's essentially the same as the XMIT option, just using a different packaging tool. It's relatively easy to set this up to work from Batch. -Dave ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html

