SymXchange API

Enabling Parameter Service for SYMs

Installation and Configuration > Enabling Parameter Service for SYMs

Edit the PARAMETERSERVICE.CFG configuration file to enable Parameter service for the SYMs in which you want to run SymXchange.

You must have access to the root directory to perform this task.

You want to enable the Parameter service for a list of SYM numbers.

  • From your Windows desktop, double-click the Symitar icon to log on to the Symitar LPAR.
  • The System Logon dialog box appears.
  • Enter your username and password, then press Next.
  • At the AIX root prompt (#), type cd /SYM/CONFIGURE, and then press Enter.
  • The /SYM/CONFIGURE $ prompt appears.
  • Type vi PARAMETERSERVICE.CFG, and then press Enter.
  • Type i to make changes to the file.
  • The following message appears: INPUT MODE
  • Enter the SYM numbers in which you want to run SymXchange.
  • Type :wq! to save the changes and exit the configuration file.
Last updated Thu Mar 30 2023