Verifying takeover by a standby controller

To verify that a standby controller can take over the functions of the controller, perform these actions:

1. Stop the controller.
2. Unless automatic takeover was not specified in the Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS runtime options, order the standby controller to take over the functions of the controller, using this command:

   MODIFY ssname,TAKEOVER

   See the XCFOPTS statement in the Tivoli Workload Scheduler for z/OS Customization and Tuning guide to learn how to set up automatic takeover as a runtime option.
3. Check that this message appears in the message log:

   Standby controller message

   EQQZ129I TAKEOVER IN PROGRESS

When the standby controller has taken over the functions of the controller, more messages will appear in the message log. These are the same messages that appear when a controller is started. Verify that the takeover was successful by following the procedures used in the verification of the controller.