Utility Statements › LOCK › LOCK Parameter

LOCK Parameter

AREA

Directs the LOCK utility statement to lock a specified area.

segment-name

Identifies the name of the segment associated with the area to be locked.

area-name

Identifies the name of the area to be locked.

SEGMENT

Specifies the segment whose areas will be locked.

segment-name

Identifies the name of the segment to be locked.

EXCLUSIVE UPDATE

Specifies the update mode. EXCLUSIVE UPDATE is the default mode and the only mode currently supported.