Reactivating User IDs

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Reactivating User IDs

A user whose user ID is put on hold may decide to use that user ID again. The only way this can happen is for the user to ask you to reactivate the user ID.

You can take advantage of the fact that users must ask you to reactivate held user IDs. Their requests give you an easy way to track which user IDs are active, even though they may not be used often, and which ones are inactive.

CA VM:Director provides three ways to reactivate a user ID on hold. Each has advantages in different situations.

Method	Advantages
MAINT command (line–mode)	Usually faster than full–screen methods. You enter user ID status on one command line without waiting for screens to change.
MANAGE command (full–screen)	Usually the easiest method for reactivating user IDs. You follow the instructions on the screens to reactivate the user ID.
MULTIPLE command (control file)	Lets you use one command and a control file to reactivate many user IDs. This method automates the process for large organizations.