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Define NCP Resources

Your existing NCP resources are automatically defined when you implement your region. After implementation you can use the resource definition facility to do the following:

• Update, copy, or delete existing definitions
• Add new resource definitions

Note: To monitor NCPs, ensure that the value specified for the OPTIONS keyword in the NCP SYSCNTRL definition statement is STORDSP. This value lets storage information display by NCPView. For more information, see the IBM NCP, SSP, and EP Definition Reference guide.

To define a new NCP resource to be monitored by the NCP monitor

1. Enter /RADMIN.R at the prompt.

   The ResourceView : Resource Definition panel appears. This panel displays the system image name and lists the resource classes that you can maintain.

2. Enter S in front of the NCPMON (NCP Monitor) class.

   The ResourceView : NCP Monitor List panel appears. The NCP resources already defined to the system image are listed on this panel.

3. Press F4 (Add).

   The ResourceView : NCP Monitor General Description panel appears.

4. Enter the NCP Monitor Name.

   This defines the NCP resource.

5. Set Monitoring to Active and provide a description of the NCP resource.
6. Press F8 (Forward).

   The ResourceView : NCPMON Monitoring Definition panel appears.

7. Set the frequency that you want to take monitor samples in the Monitor Interval field—this can be from 5 to 60 minutes.
8. Press F10 (Attributes) to edit the list of attributes to monitor.

   By default, two attributes only are dynamically defined. If you want to add more to the list, press PF4 to display a full list of attributes that can be monitored by NCPView.

9. Press F8 (Forward).

   The ResourceView : NCPMON Automation Log Details panel appears. This panel defines the resource transient log.

   It is recommended that you accept the default settings for this feature. For more information, press F1 (Help).

10. Press F8 (Forward).

    The ResourceView : NCPMON Owner Details panel appears. The fields on this panel are for documentation purposes only.

    (Optional) Complete the fields on the panel and press F3 (File).

    The NCP resource definition is added.