Some pending transactions may not be handled before the end process completes. You may need to ensure that all activity entries are complete before you issue additional commands. Examples of scenarios where it is important to check whether all pending transactions are completed include:
Switching a data group (SWTDG command)
Starting a data group with clear pending entries (STRDG CLRPND(*YES)).
To check for active entries, use the command WRKDGACTE
STATUS(*ACTIVE)
.
When to also end the MIMIX subsystem - You will also need to end the MIMIX subsystem when you need to IPL the system, when upgrading MIMIX software, and when installing a MIMIX software service pack. The MIMIX subsystem must be ended from the native user interface. To end the subsystem, do the following:
If you are using the Assure Unified Interface, end the Assure UI server on the systems where it runs. This prevents object locking issues. Do one of the following:
If the Assure UI server runs on an IBM i platform, use the following command:
VSI001LIB/ENDVSISVR
If the Assure UI server runs on a Windows platform, from the Windows Start menu, select
All Programs > Precisely Assure, then click Stop Server.
Enter the command
WRKSBS
. The Work with Subsystems display appears.Type an 8 (Work with subsystem jobs) next to subsystem MIMIXSBS and press Enter.
End any remaining jobs in a controlled manner. Type a
4
(End) next to the job and press F4 (Prompt). The How to end (OPTION) parameter should have a value of *YES. Press Enter. If you see a confirmation display, press Enter to continue.Press
F12
(Cancel) to return to the Work with Subsystems display.Type a
4
(End subsystem) next to subsystem MIMIXSBS and press Enter.