START SERVICE on Multiplatforms
Use the MQSC command START SERVICE to start a service. The identified service definition is started within the queue manager and inherits the environment and security variables of the queue manager.
Use MQSC commands
For information on how we use MQSC commands, see Performing local administration tasks using MQSC commands.
Synonym:START SERVICE
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Parameter descriptions for START SERVICE
- ( service-name )
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The name of the service definition to be
started. This is required. The name must that of an existing service on this queue manager.
If the service is already running, and the operating system task is active, an error is returned.