Use the agent
How we use various commands to ensure that the agent is working correctly.
Start the agent
Rename member BFGAGST, review the member, and submit the job.
If this works you receive message BFGAG0059I: The agent has been successfully started.
Display the active agent(s)
Rename member BFGAGLI, review the member and submit the job which uses the coordinating queue manager.
We must resolve any connectivity problems
Ping the agent to check it is working
Rename member BFGAGPI, review the member and submit the job which uses the command queue manager.
We must resolve any connectivity problems
Carry out a test transfer
See Performing a verification transfer for further information.
Stop the agent
Rename member BFGAGSP, review the member and submit the job.
Restart the agent using the member BFGAGST.
Parent topic: Configure Managed File Transfer for z/OS
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