Connect:Direct for i5/OS Run Task Statement

The Connect:Direct® for i5/OS RUN TASK statement is used in a non-i5/OS Process to execute i5/OS CL commands on a remote Connect:Direct for i5/OS node. Possible uses include:

  • Calling programs before or after copying files (CALL command)
  • Submitting jobs before or after copying files (SBMJOB command)
  • Creating save files prior to transport (CRTSAVF and SAVxxx commands)
  • Restoring save files after transport (RSTxxx command)
  • Sending notification to a user on the Connect:Direct for i5/OS node (SNDBRKMSG, SNDMSG, or an equivalent command

The following is the Connect:Direct for i5/OS Run Task statement format. Refer to Connect:Direct for i5/OS Process Parameters for more information.

Label Statement Parameters
stepname RUN TASK (PGM=AS400)
    SNODE
    SYSOPTS = "string"