6. PJS Operator Commands

PJS operator commands are used by the system operator to start, stop, and control the activity of the PJS System Task. Operator commands are entered at the system console, or through any other facility for entering operator commands (such as SDSF). Specific details on how to enter operator commands can be found in MVS System Commands.

The START command is used to start the PJS System Task. The command format is:

START task‑name

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6.2 The STOP Command

The STOP command is used to stop the PJS System Task. There may be a short delay between the time the command is entered and the time the system actually shuts down. It is important that the task be allowed to finish its processing. Do not use the CANCEL command unless absolutely necessary. The command format is:

STOP task‑name

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MODIFY task‑name,STOP

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6.3 The SCAN Command

The SCAN command is used cause an immediate scan of the PJS Request Queue. This should rarely be necessary, but may be convenient from time to time. The command format is:

MODIFY task‑name,SCAN