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How You Influence Device Selection

You can influence device selection in a number of different ways. The following sections provide you with information on the different methods you can use to influence device selection:

• Assigning a preference value to a device
• Dedicating a device to a system
• Reserving a device for a job or group of jobs
• Releasing a job reserved device
• Forcing a job to use a reserved device
• Limiting access to devices through job reserve
• Limiting access to devices through the OVERGENNED status
• Using exit routines to influence device selection