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Introduction to Database Configuration 3-5
Here is the recommended procedure for setting up or modifying the configuration
database. Valid and default values for configuration parameters can be found in the
appropriate chapters.
1. Create or modify the necessary database records. (To do this you will need to
acquire master status —see page 3-11.)
2. Download the updated records to the node. (Methods of doing this are described
in the appropriate chapters.)
3. Except in cases where an on-line update is possible (identified in the appropriate
chapters), re-IPL the node (described on page 18-4).
Configuration Operations
Selecting most Configuration items from the menus will display another menu con-
sisting of four operations that can be performed, as shown in this example.
Figure 3-1 Operations Menu Example
The operations are used as follows:
Initialize File
deletes an entire file, so you can replace it with a previously
saved one, or create a new one.
Inquiry
displays an individual record, including the current values for
the parameters that constitute the record.
Maintenance
allows you to add, delete, or modify records.
List
provides a summary of the records in a file.
S ubs criber Operations
A Initialize File
B Inq uiry
C Maintenan ce
D Lis ts
E Return to Previous Men u
S elect: