Using the NIM reset operation
Use the reset operation to change the state of a NIM client or resource, so NIM operations can be performed with it.
A reset may be required on a machine or resource if an operation was stopped before it completed successfully.
nim -F -o reset TargetName |TargetNamesThe target of a reset operation can be any NIM client, a group of NIM clients, or a SPOT resource.
The following list includes all the flags and attributes that can be specified for the reset operation:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| -F (optional) | Tells NIM to "force" the operation if the target is currently in use. |
When applied to NIM clients, the reset operation updates the control state (Cstate) of the client. After the reset operation is performed, the client's Cstate is set to ready, and it is possible to perform NIM operations on the client. Although the Cstate of the client is reset by the operation, resources are not deallocated automatically. For information on deallocating resources, see Using the NIM deallocate operation.
When applied to SPOT resources, the reset operation updates the resource state (Rstate) of the SPOT. After the reset operation is performed, the SPOT's Rstate is set to ready, and you can use the SPOT in NIM operations.