Guardian User's Guide

Starting and Controlling Processes With TACL
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Solving Common System Process Problems
Solving Common System Process Problems
Table 4-1 lists possible problems, symptoms, causes, and solutions for common process
problems.
Table 4-1. Common System Process Problems
Problem Symptoms Possible Causes Solution
A process does not
start.
A user gets an error
response to a RUN
command.
The user might have
entered syntax
incorrectly.
Reenter the syntax
correctly.
A duplicate process
name might exist.
Choose a different
name.
A processor might
have failed.
Run the process in
a different
processor.
The user might be
using a nonexistent
program file.
User must use the
correct program
file.
Inadequate swap file
space might exist.
Make more disk
space available.
A security violation
might have occurred.
Obtain security or
alter security.
A process stops
unexpectedly.
Users cannot access
the process.
An application or
system error occurs.
Restart the process
if you have the
proper authority.
An OMF warning
message appears.
A processor failure
might have occurred.
Dump the
processor’s memory
and reload it.
Use INSPECT or
DEBUG.
Notify your
management.
A process is
performing slowly.
Users complain of
slow response time or
“hung” terminals.
A process is looping. Notify your
management.
A process is
suspended.
Use the TACL
AC T I VAT E
command.