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Define the Availability of a Resource

Some resource classes let you specify changes to the normal availability of the resources by using availability maps. An availability map also enables you to schedule changes to the operation mode and the starting of processes. You can attach more than one resource to an availability map.

To attach the resource to an availability map, select the map in the Availability Map field.

If no suitable map is available, you can add a map through the F10 (EditMap) function key.

Note: If you intend to form a parent-child relationship between resource definitions where the availability is determined by the parent, attach the map to the parent definition and define the desired state of the children to be always ACTIVE.

Note: The availability of a service overrides the availability of the resources that make up the service. If the resource always operates as part of a service, let the service handle the availability of the resource. Define the desired state of the resource to be always INACTIVE. When the service starts, it places an ACTIVE desired state override on the resource.