System Startup, Configuration, and Shutdown Reference Manual
> Chapter 9 Halting System ActivityIncluding Shutdown Information in the Welcome Message |
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:WELCOME #ReturnThis erases the present WELCOME message. Enter for a second time: :WELCOME #When the pound sign prompt (#) appears, enter the message line by line, terminating each line with Return. Enter Return at the prompt to terminate the WELCOME message facility. When users log on to the computer, the message notifies them of the impending shutdown. They can then plan their schedules accordingly. Telling Users about the ShutdownUse the TELL command to alert users to the upcoming shutdown approximately 15 minutes beforehand. Enter: :TELL @S;Shutdown in 15 minutes. Please log off.This message reaches all active terminals, except those in quiet mode. Limiting System UseUse the LIMIT and JOBFENCE commands to prevent any new users from logging on or any scheduled jobs from starting. Enter: :LIMIT 0,0 :JOBFENCE 14The command LIMIT 0,0 limits the number of concurrently running jobs and sessions. The two parameters, in this case, 0,0, define the allowed number of jobs and sessions, respectively. The command JOBFENCE 14 defines the minimum input priority that a job or session must have to execute. The parameter 14 raises the jobfence to the highest level. Shutting the Spool Queues and Handling the Remaining ReportsTo verify that the printer is available, to shut down spool queues, and to begin removing backlogged reports, complete the following steps:
Warning Users Two Minutes Before Shutting Down the SystemThe TELL command, mentioned in previous sections, does not send its message to sessions in quiet mode. The WARN command, however, sends its message to all sessions, including those in quiet mode. Warn users two minutes before shutting down the system. Enter: :WARN @S;SYSTEM SHUTDOWN IN 2 MINUTES. LOG OFF. Closing Any Open Communication LinesClose any of the system's open communication lines. Enter both of the following to deactivate the NS 3000/XL product: :NSCONTROL ABORT :NETCONTROL STOP
Shutting Down the SystemTo shut down the system, enter: CTRL A =SHUTDOWNThe following keywords can also be entered in the SHUTDOWN command to document the shutdown:
CTRL A =SHUTDOWN DTCThe console responds by listing shutdown messages similar to these: Shutdown of operating system begins. (Shut 1) Shutdown of user processes begins (Shut 2) Shutdown of jobs & sessions begins. (Shut 3) Spoolers notified of a shutdown. (Shut 16) . . . Shutdown of system processes begins. (Shut 4) Shutdown of system managers begins. (Shut 5) Shutdown of operating system complete. (Shut 6)
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