text: When FlashCopy is used for backup purposes, the target data usually is managed as 
  read-only*at the operating system level*. This approach provides extra security by ensuring 
  that your target data was not modified and remains true to the source. 
  
  **Restore with FlashCopy**
  FlashCopy can perform a restore from any FlashCopy mapping. Therefore, you can restore 
  (or copy) from the target to the source of your regular FlashCopy relationships. When 
  restoring data from FlashCopy, this method can be qualified as reversing the direction of the 
  FlashCopy mappings. 
  
  This capability has the following benefits: 
  
  (cid:2) There is no need to concern about pairing mistakes. You trigger a restore. 
  
  (cid:2) The process appears instantaneous. 
  
  (cid:2) You can maintain a pristine image of your data while you are restoring what was the 
  primary data. 
  
  This approach can be used for various applications, such as recovering your production 
  database application after an errant batch process that caused extensive damage. 
  
  **Preferred practices:**Although restoring from a FlashCopy is quicker than a traditional 
  tape media restore, you must not use restoring from a FlashCopy as a substitute for good 
  backup/archiving practices. Instead, keep one to several iterations of your FlashCopies so 
  that you can near-instantly recover your data from the most recent history, and keep your 
  long-term backup/archive as appropriate for your business. 