vwtool

The vwtool utility is a command line-driven system support and administration program you can use to analyze and modify various components of a workflow system.

The vwtool utility can run on any client of a Content Platform Engine server. In a farmed workflow system where multiple servers can host client requests for load balancing, a vwtool client request can be directed to any server in the farm. To support vwtool commands that manipulate the memory state of a particular server in a server farm, these vwtool commands display information for all servers or prompt for a server name.

Because request and response actions are serial across a network instead of within a process, response speed and timeouts are affected.

In a workflow system, vwtool accesses an isolated region at a time. Although most of the vwtool information that is returned is specific for an isolated region, some vwtool commands return local server-specific information.

Attention: The vwtool utility is a powerful tool that requires careful and informed use. Misuse of vwtool can lead to work item corruption, compromised data integrity, or loss of data.
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  • Start vwtool provides a procedure for starting the program and explains how your user permissions affect the behavior of vwtool.
  • Overview of commands is a quick reference that you can use to find the vwtool command you need. The commands are listed by both name and function.
  • Tips for using vwtool describes common actions such as repeating a command, saving vwtool session output to a file, and getting help.
  • Shut down vwtool explains how to exit vwtool.