CP

Authorization

C, S, U

Purpose

The CP command sends commands to the z/VM® Control Program (CP) without leaving the RSCS command environment. This command is available to a system-authorized alternate operator only if that operator is authorized to use it. See the AUTH configuration file statement in z/VM: RSCS Networking Planning and Configuration.

Operands

command-string

is any CP command permitted under the command privilege of the RSCS virtual machine.

Usage Notes

1. Use CP commands with caution.
2. Any CP command that alters the virtual machine environment (such as DEFINE STORAGE, DEFINE CHANNEL, IPL, and LOGOFF) will cause an abnormal end (abend) of the RSCS system.
3. CP commands that alter devices owned by RSCS or alter spool files queued by RSCS (such as DETACH, DEFINE, CHANGE, and CLOSE) can cause the RSCS system to function unpredictably.