The global operation mode determines the mode of operation for a loaded (active) system image. Your region can run in a global operation mode of AUTOMATED or MANUAL.
As the name global suggests, the control of all resources defined to a system image is limited by the setting of the global operation mode. For example, if the global operation mode is MANUAL and the operation mode of a resource is AUTOMATED, the resource can run in the MANUAL operation mode only. If the global mode is changed to AUTOMATED, then that resource runs in its assigned mode.
You can issue a GLOBAL command from the resource monitor to set the global operation mode. For example, when you have finished testing a system image in a development system in the MANUAL operation mode, you might want to change the global operation mode to AUTOMATED. If you are experiencing severe problems in a production system, you might want to change the global operation mode from AUTOMATED to MANUAL.
Important! Changing the global operation mode affects all resources that are defined in the loaded system image. If you are changing the mode from MANUAL to AUTOMATED, you should ensure that all resources are defined correctly before making the change.
To set the global operation mode
A Global Command Parameter Specification panel appears.
A confirmation panel appears.
The region changes the operation mode of all resources.
Example: Set Global Operation Mode
If the region is running in the MANUAL operation mode and you want to test the effects of automation on the resources in the system, set the global operation mode to AUTOMATED.
Enter the following command at the prompt of the monitor:
GLOBAL MODE=AUTOMATED
The Execute GLOBAL Command panel is displayed. Enter S beside the required system image. The region sets all of the resource operation modes to their normal value, that is, the mode defined in the resource or set by an override.