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Automating with REXX Programs

CA Automation Point supports automation procedures written in the SAA-compliant REXX programming language. When responding to a message or automating a task requires a complex series of operator actions, you can write a REXX program to manage the response. Then, you can write a CA Automation Point rule to invoke the REXX program at some specific time or whenever a specific message appears.

REXX programs can automate long, command-intensive procedures such as logically partitioning a mainframe processor and IPLing the partitions. REXX programs also excel at automating the following tasks:

Either the operator or a CA Automation Point rule can start a REXX program.

Note: For more information about REXX programs, see the Administrator Guide.