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Execution Considerations for REQ Rules

The processing section of a rule that responds to a request event executes in the address space from which the request originated, which is usually that of a TSO user that invokes the OPSREQ command processor. Automation that requires waiting, such as file allocation, issuing WTORs and manipulating the reply, and issuing system commands and interrogating the output can be performed. Therefore, this type of automation suspends the address space that triggered the REQ rule.

Note: Creating this type of automation in REQ rules triggered through the System State Manager EVRULE and RULE actions suspends the SSM task.

The OPS/REXX batch execution limits as controlled through the REXX* parameters apply to the processing section of a rule that responds to a request event.

Note: For more information, see the chapters “Using OPS/REXX” and “Using System State Manager” in the User Guide.