Creating rule definitions

Implement simple rule definitions. Gradually add selection criteria and functions as needed.

1. Create a copy of the sample rule definitions member (RULEDEFS) from the control data set that was generated during the installation and configuration process.
2. Use the options on the Tivoli Advanced Allocation Management Control Member Management panel (preferred) or the ISPF EDIT function to perform the following steps:
   1. Confirm that the first line of the rule definitions member is the comment:

      * RULE DEFINITIONS

   2. Specify default processing. For more information, see DEFAULTS.
   3. Specify the selection criteria that defines the items you want to include or exclude from processing and the functions to perform when an item matches the selection criteria. For more information, see Rule definition syntax.
      Important: By default, Advanced Allocation Management processes items only when specifically directed to do so. If you do not create INCLUDE statements, Advanced Allocation Management does not perform processing. For more information, see INCLUDE.
3. Use a valid member name to save the member. All control data set member names must adhere to standard PDS member name conventions.
   Note: The names of rule definitions members can be specified as parameters on operator commands.
4. Activate the rule definitions. For more information, see Activating rule definitions.