Chapter 9. System Resource Controller administration

The System Resource Controller (SRC) provides a set of commands and subroutines to make it easier for the system manager and programmer to create and control subsystems. A subsystem is any program or process or set of programs or processes that is capable of operating independently or with a controlling system. A subsystem is designed as a unit to provide a designated function. A subserver is a program or process that belongs to a subsystem.

The SRC is designed to minimize the need for operator intervention. It provides a mechanism to control subsystem processes using a common command line and the C interface. This mechanism includes the following:

  • Consistent user interface for start, stop, ...

Get IBM eServer Certification Study Guide - pSeries AIX System Administration now with the O’Reilly learning platform.

O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.