How Automation Procedures Are Called

There are several ways to call an automation procedure including:

  • Calling the automation procedure from the NetView automation table using SA z/OS automation
  • Keying in the automation procedure name or its synonym into a NetView command line
  • Calling the automation procedure from another program
  • Starting the automation procedure with a timer
  • Starting the automation procedure with the NetView EXCMD command
  • Starting the automation procedure on an automation operator with the SA z/OS AOFEXCMD command routine
  • In the customization dialog, entering your automation procedure name in the Command text or Command field of various policy items for the following entry types:
    • Application
    • MVS Component
    • Timers
    • Monitor Resources
Note: Not all routines can be called through all interfaces as some require extensive environmental setup before they are invoked.