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Start the Snapshot Process

Once all entries in all required fields have been made, enter the word SNAPSTART on the Command line to begin the Snapshot process. If you change your mind about taking a Snapshot, you can either press PF3 or enter the word CANCEL on the Command line to exit the Snapshot utility. However, once the Snapshot process has begun, you cannot cancel it. When you enter the SNAPSTART command, the Snapshot utility begins surveying the system. It may take several minutes for the Snapshot utility to finish creating the started task relational table.

When the process is complete, the Snapshot utility invokes the relational table editor so that you can view the table. Use the editor to make sure the data in your Snapshot table accurately represents the configuration of your system before turning over control of the table to System State Manager.

For information about accessing the relational table editor, see How to Access the CA OPS/MVS Relational Table Editor (Option 2.6) in the chapter “Using the OPSVIEW Control Option.” To learn how to place a table under the control of the System State Manager, see Fields on the SSM Control Panel in this chapter.