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Total Votes: 112 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WHAT TO DO WITH JOURNAL MODEL FILES IN CICS? | Discussion forum A Search390.com user originally asked our CICS expert, Robert Harris, the following question: "Could you tell me if there is any documentation related to archive/backup/delete of the journal model files that get created in CICS transaction server?" Robert suggested looking for opinions based on real-world use. Can you share any information? If so, please post a response: http://search390.discussions.techtarget.com/WebX?[EMAIL PROTECTED]@.ee83ff7/775!viewtype=convdate&skip=&expand= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= WHITE PAPERS | E-Business Getting your business on the Web is a daunting task. For starters, you have to consider the approaches to building an e-business infrasture, create a seamless customer experience and figure out how to secure your data from unauthorized viewers. 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