(1) To copy data from database manager tables to a file using formats such as PC/IXF, DEL, WSF, and ASC. See also import.
(2) In Network File System (NFS), to make file systems on a server available to remote clients.
(3) To save a Notes document or view in a non-Notes format.
(4) To move information from one system or program to another.
(5) An external symbol defined in a module or service program that is available for use by other modules or programs. See also import.
(6) A function or process that converts an internal file to some standard file format for use outside of an application.
(7) The operation to remove one or more logical volumes (LVOLs) from a virtual tape server (VTS) library. The list of LVOLs to export is written on an export list volume and then the export operation itself is initiated.
(8) An access method services (AMS) operation to create a backup or portable copy of a Virtual Storage Access Method (VSAM) cluster, alternate index, or integrated catalog facility (ICF) user catalog.
(9) An exposed interface from a Service Component Architecture (SCA) module that offers a business service to the outside world. An export has a binding that defines how the service can be accessed by service requesters, for example, as a Web service.