Starting a channel

We can start a channel using MQSC commands or using the operations and control panels.

To start a channel using the MQSC commands, use START CHANNEL.

Use the operations and control panels, starting from the initial panel, complete these fields and press enter:

Field	Value
Action	6 (Start)
Object type	channel type (for example SENDER) or CHANNEL
Name	CHANNEL.TO.USE
Disposition	The disposition of the object.

The Start a Channel panel is displayed. The text following the panel explains how to use the panel:

Start a Channel

Select disposition, then press Enter to start channel.


Channel name . . . . . . . : CHANNEL.TO.USE
Channel type . . . . . . . : SENDER
Description . . . . . . . . : Description of CHANNEL.TO.USE


Disposition . . . . . . . . . P   P=Private on MQ25
S=Shared on MQ25
A=Shared on any queue manager









Command ===> ________________________________________________________________
F1=Help   F2=Split   F3=Exit   F9=SwapNext F10=Messages F12=Cancel

Select the disposition of the channel instance and on which queue manager it is to be started.

Press enter to start the channel.

Parent topic: Monitor and control channels on z/OS