Starting CA VM:Tape

To start CA VM:Tape, autolog the CA VM:Tape service virtual machine or log on to the CA VM:Tape service virtual machine user ID (for example, VMTAPE). If the PROFILE EXEC for the service virtual machine is set up for automatic initialization, CA VM:Tape initializes. If it is not, enter VMTSYS to initialize CA VM:Tape.

Note: If you use NOEDRSUP, you must specify it on the startup command. For more information, see Enhanced Device Support.

You can run CA VM:Tape in disconnected mode or in connected mode. Most sites run CA VM:Tape disconnected.

If you start CA VM:Tape manually and you want to disconnect the CA VM:Tape user ID, enter:

#cp disc

You can run CA VM:Tape in connected mode for testing. The console gives extensive information about CA VM:Tape activity. CA VM:Tape automatically prints all messages on the virtual printer.