Initialization Parameter Descriptions

The SARINIT program reads a set of parameter statements.

For a new database, SARINIT initializes a new Master Control Record (MCR) and writes it out to the master index. If a statement for one of the parameters is omitted, the default values are used.
For an existing database, SARINIT updates the existing MCR.
- Any parameter for which a statement is provided is set to the value supplied.
- Any parameter for which no statement is supplied remains unchanged.
- If a parameter statement is supplied without a value, the parameter is set to its default value.

You must stop the archival started task (SARSTC) before you change any parameters in its master index.