CMS Commands

This section contains reference information on CMS commands. Most of these commands are intended for general users. The commands are listed in alphabetical order.

For information on the CMS utilities, see Utilities.

Some specialized CMS commands and commands for other z/VM components and facilities that operate in the CMS environment are not described in this document. See CMS Commands Not Described in This Document.

The following commands and subcommands exist in multiple environments:

Command Environments
CP CP, CMS, XEDIT
HELP CMS, XEDIT
LOAD CMS, XEDIT
QUERY CP, CMS, XEDIT
RESET CP, XEDIT
SET CP, CMS, XEDIT
SORT CMS, XEDIT
XEDIT CMS, XEDIT
Each command description is presented in the following format (some sections might not be included):
  • Name: Identifies the name of the command.
  • Format: Shows the syntax of the command with all the possible operands and options you can use.
  • Authorization: Identifies the type of user who can issue the command.
  • Purpose: States what the command is used for.
  • Operands and Options: Defines the function of each operand and option and any values you can include.
  • Usage Notes: Identifies and describes special situations and other considerations that may affect your use of the command.
  • Examples: Provides one or more examples to show how the command is commonly used.
  • Responses: Describes the responses you might receive from the command on your display device. Responses are normal operational output; they tell you about the execution and effect of the command. Unlike system messages, command responses are not prefixed with an identifying number and are not contained in z/VM: CMS and REXX/VM Messages and Codes.
  • Messages and Return Codes: Lists the messages issued by the command. Messages not unique to the command might also be issued. Each message is prefixed with an identifying number. For more information on the messages, including suggested actions, see z/VM: CMS and REXX/VM Messages and Codes.