CTTTRB – Synchronize Trace file and Media database backup

The CTTTRB utility marks records in the Trace file that are no longer needed, so that they can be overwritten. Run this utility immediately before and after each backup of the Media database and the Trace file.

The Trace file is used primarily to trace actions performed on the Media database. When the Trace file becomes full, all Control-M/Tape functioning is halted and an appropriate message is issued. This situation can be avoided by running the CTTTRB utility on a regular basis. This utility is called by the Control-M/Tape New Day procedure before and after the daily backup of the Media database and the Trace file.