Free Storage Limit Detection

The free storage limit detection function keeps track of free storage so that a guest will not be able to bring the system down.

Use the QUERY STGLIMIT command to check the state of free storage limit detection for the system. Use the SET STGLIMIT command to control the state of free storage limit detection for the system.

Use the QUERY STGEXEMPT command to check the state of free storage limit detection for virtual machines. Use the SET STGEXEMPT command to control the state of free storage limit detection for virtual machines.

Exempting a user ID will ensure that the user ID is not subject to being stopped or forced due to the amount of free storage it causes CP to use. Exempting a user ID is recommended for special purpose user IDs that are vital to the installation, for example:
  • User IDs running trusted code
  • User IDs that should never be forced off the system.

If no action is taken, free storage limits will be enforced for all users.