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Start the z/VM Agents

To start a z/VM agent, use one of the following methods:

• Issue the following command:

  XAUTOLOG agent_user_id
  

• Log on to the agent virtual machine. After the agent has started, issue the following command to disconnect from the agent:

  #CP DISC
  

You can configure the AUTOLOG1 virtual machine to start an agent automatically at initial program load (IPL) of the z/VM system.

Note: To stop an agent, use one of the following methods:

• Issue the following command:

  FORCE agent_user_id
  

• Log on to the agent virtual machine, and issue the STOP command.