Smart/RESTART makes it as easy as possible to make both new and existing applications restartable. Without complicated restart logic or cumbersome operational procedures. Often without changes to source code. Smart/RESTART guarantees that updates to DB2, MQ, IMS and other RRS compliant resources stay in synch with your program's sequential file and cursor position, working storage and random VSAM updates.

This enables your applications to restart from near the point of failure after abends, recompiles, and even system IPLs -- with all resources in a consistent state. Smart/RESTART fully supports SMS compressed and extended format datasets and interoperates with DFSMS Advanced Copy Services like XRC, PPRC and FlashCopy. Smart/RESTART enhances your disaster recovery capability to provide a total batch recovery solution.