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Operation of the System

CA Spool typically operates unattended, so the system operator only needs to start and stop the system. However, the system operator does have access to the full set of CA Spool commands when needed.

Remember that users completely control their printer devices and spool files and do not need to interfere with the work of the system operator.

The main features of CA Spool system operation are:

• Fully automatic startup
• Fully automatic recovery after system breakdown
• Message routing facilities
• Spool file backup/restore utility, which executes concurrently with normal system operation
• System status information availability through console. (For example, number of active sessions, space utilization, interface status, and so on.)
• Independent operation of the various interfaces.