Example--Controlling Processes

The following example shows how to use process tools to stop and restart Print Tool.

# PATH=$PATH:/usr/proc/bin
# export PATH 1
# ps -e | grep print* 2
264 console 0:03 printtool
# pstop 264 3
# prun 264 4
# ps | grep 264
264 console 0:03 printtool
#

1. Adds the /usr/proc/bin directory to the PATH variable.

2. Obtains the process identification number for Print Tool.

3. Stops the Print Tool process.

4. Restarts the Print Tool process.