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Changing the Default Startup Action (auto_action)
Description
The
startup action–the action the console takes any time the system
is halted by software (not by pressing the halt button) or turned
on.
Available
Table 9–2 lists the three different startup actions you can specify
Settings for
for the
auto_action
parameters to use for each. Note that the parameter can be
either a word, such as boot, or a corresponding number, such as
2.
Table 9–2 Parameters for Setting Startup Action
Startup Action
Restart. Boot automatically when
system is turned on or following a
software
Boot. Boot automatically only when
system is turned on.
Halt. Halt at the console prompt
(>>>) when system is turned on or
following a software
Changing the Default Startup Action (auto_action)
environment variable determines the default
auto_action
environment variable and the command
auto_action
instruction.
halt
instruction.
halt
Parameter
restart or 1
boot or 2
halt or 3
Changing Environment Variables 9–5
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