SUSPEND Command

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Use the SUSPEND command to temporarily halt access to the CA VM:Tape database, which consists of the CA VM:Tape TMC and the CA VM:Tape Audit file.

Many CA VM:Tape commands require access to the database. If you enter one of these commands while access is suspended, the command executes as far as possible, then waits until access is resumed. Commands that do not require access to the database (RESUME, END, ALLOCATE, CANCEL, CMS, DRAIN, REPLY, START, and QUERY except QUERY VOLUME) complete normally. All pending mounts and allocations are maintained until access is resumed.

The most typical reason for suspending database access is so that you can back up the TMC. You might also use it to prevent updates from occurring while you are running a report.

Use the RESUME command to resume access to the database.

Note: For more information about the TMC and the Audit files, see the Administration Guide.