Starting the Reconfiguration Process

The reconfiguration process is started by giving the command: RECONFIGURE (minimum abbreviation RECON).

Messages are output to indicate the successful start and completion of each stage. When the process is complete, all information concerning the source, destination, copy list and the extent of information output is deleted, ready for another reconfiguration operation if required.

The administrator must specify the source, destination and copy list for each reconfiguration.

The output by default is sent to the screen, but the administrator can send it to a file by giving the ALPHA FILE command, followed by a file name, before reconfiguration.

The administrator can use the following options with RECONFIGURE:

• Use the SAMEREF option makes sure that the same reference numbers are maintained after reconfiguration. Refer to Using the SAMEREF Option, for further information.

• Use the SESSIONS option to make sure that the session information stays the same after reconfiguration. Refer to Using the SESSIONS Option for further information.