.----------. V | >>-+-/ACTIVATE-+--+-NODE----nodename-+--+---------------------->< '-/ACT------' | .-------. | | V | | '-LINK--+---link#-+-+-' '-ALL-------'
Table 15 lists the environments (DB/DC, DBCTL, and DCCTL) from which the command and keywords can be issued.
Command / Keywords | DB/DC | DBCTL | DCCTL |
---|---|---|---|
/ACTIVATE | X | X | |
LINK | X | X | |
NODE | X | X |
/ACTIVATE is used to activate VTAM nodes or MSC links with a VTAM "VARY NET, ACTIVE" command. /ACTIVATE can also be used to undo the conditions set by the /IDLE command. /ACTIVATE is used with the IMS VTAM I/O Timeout Detection Facility.
Entry ET:
/ACTIVATE LINK 1
Response ET:
DFS058I ACTIVATE COMMAND COMPLETED
Explanation: Link 1 has been activated.
Entry ET:
/ACTIVATE NODE ABC
Response ET:
DFS058I ACTIVATE COMMAND COMPLETED
Explanation: Node ABC has been activated.