Changing the RESTORE parameter

You can use the RESTORE parameter to define how iCap should restore DCs and GCLs when the PAS terminates.

If you do not shut down the master PAS before your system shuts down (we refer to this as an unplanned IPL), iCap is unable to restore DCs and GCLs. If you do shut down the master PAS before the system shuts down (we refer to this as a planned IPL) , iCap can restore DCs and GCLs as defined by the RESTORE parameter.

Related topics

Examples-of-how-RESTORE-affects-DCs-and-GCLs

iCap-PAS-started-task-parameters

Use the following procedure to change the RESTORE parameter.

  1. From the master console, issue the following command: 

    /F <masterPas>,RESTORE=<option>

    Possible values for option are:

    Option

    Description

    YES (the default)

    Restores DCs and GCLs to the values they had when the master PAS initialized.

    NO

    Leaves DCs and GCLs as they were when iCap stopped managing the LPAR or group, or the PAS terminated.

    ZERO

    Sets DCs to 0 and GCLs to the value they had when the PAS initialized.

    ENT

    Sets the DC and GCL values based on entitlement:

    • For LPARs, iCap sets the DC according to the LPAR's entitlement level.
    • For groups, iCap sets the GCL according to the group's entitlement level.

    • For group members that are being managed individually, iCap sets the GCL to the sum of the individual members' entitlements. 

      Important

      The DC of each group member is set to MAXDCGCL, or to 0 if you did not specify MAXDCGCL.

    Restores DCs and GCLs to the values defined for each LPAR or group in the policy

    If you specify RESTORE=POL, you must also specify DC and GCL values for all of the LPARs and groups in the policy. For more information see the description of the restore parameter in LPAR-level-and-group-level-parameters.

    For more information, see iCap-PAS-started-task-parameters.

Important

Issuing a MODIFY command does not automatically restore DCs and GCLs. The change will take effect only if any of the following conditions exist:

  • You activate a new policy.
  • The master PAS terminates.
  • You switch from manage mode to message or observe mode.

Also, after the master PAS terminates, RESTORE will revert back to the mode that is specified in the master PAS JCL.

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