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NEWIPL Command

Use the NEWIPL command to change an IPL system name or device.

NEWIPL

Description

The NEWIPL command changes the IPL system name or device in all directory entries to a new IPL system name or device.

The command leads you through the name change with prompts for information it requires (logon password, old IPL system name, new IPL system name) then changes the IPL statement of each directory entry that has the old IPL system name or device. To terminate the command before completion, enter QUIT or a null line in response to a name or device prompt.

User IDs that are on hold or have expired passwords are not affected by the command.

Example

You want to change the IPL system from CMS14 to CMS15. Begin by entering:

vmdirect newipl

At the password prompt, enter your logon password. When your password is validated, you are prompted for the old and new IPL system name. Enter the current name:

cms14

At the next prompt, enter the new name:

cms15

CA VM:Director then changes all directory entries that have the old name, giving you these status messages:

THERE WERE 176 USERS CHANGED DIRECTORY UPDATED ONLINE