EXPLAIN
Purpose
The EXPLAIN facility gives you a description of the automation statuses that can occur for SA z/OS subsystems. It explains what the status means, why the subsystem may have got into the status, and how another status can be achieved.
Syntax
Parameters
If you do not specify any parameters, a menu panel is displayed where you can specify either an automation manager status, automation agent status, or the name of a subsystem.
- status
- The status you want to see explained.
- subsystem
- The name of the subsystem you are investigating. Its status is queried and an explanation of the automation agent status is displayed.
- TARGET
- For information on the TARGET parameter, see TARGET Parameter.
Restrictions and Limitations
The EXPLAIN command can only be used when SA z/OS is initialized.
Usage
Use EXPLAIN when you want information about an automation status.
Examples
If you enter Figure 1. EXPLAIN Command Dialog Panel
EXPLAIN,
a panel similar to Figure 1 is displayed. AOFKEXPL SA z/OS - Command Dialogs
Domain ID = IPSFO ---------- EXPLAIN ---------- Date = 06/27/02
Operator ID = NETOP1 Time = 17:28:26
Specify one of the following for a description of the corresponding status:
1. Agent status (? for list)
2. Automation manager status (? for list)
3. Subsystem name
Command ===>
PF1=Help PF2=End PF3=Return PF6=Roll
PF12=Retrieve