The following task map describes the major steps that are required to define a new allocatable device.
Task |
Description |
For Instructions |
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1. Create or change an entry in the device_allocate file |
Defines which devices are controlled by the device-allocation mechanism. | |
2. Create a lock file |
Enables the device allocation mechanism to work on a specific device. | |
3. (Optional) Create a device-clean script |
Purges data from a physical device. | |
4. Allocate the device |
Adds a device to the device-allocation mechanism. | |
5. (Optional) Deallocate the device |
Removes a device from use. |