Performing Operations on Tables and Pools

Many operations can be performed on tables and on the pool definitions in them. These operations are performed using commands and options in the various screens of the Pool Definition facility.

Following is a brief summary of some of the major operations possible within the facility. Additional options and commands are explained following the summary.

Accessing (Editing or Browsing) a Table and its Pools

A table (meaning, the pool definitions in the table) can be browsed or edited.

When browsed, the table cannot be modified or updated. When the table is edited, new pool definitions can be added and existing pool definitions can be modified or deleted.

Browsing, however, has advantages:

• Access and exit are quicker than in editing.
• A pool list and rule definitions that are in use by another user can be viewed.
• Access for browsing might be granted, even though access for editing might be denied due to site security requirements.

To browse a table (and its pool list and pool definitions), use the BROWSE option in the Table List screen.

Specifying the table name in the entry panel, or using the SELECT option in the Table List screen, provides edit access.

Depending on user profile definitions, if the table requested for editing is in use, access is either granted in Browse mode, or access will not be granted.

Copying a Pool to Another Table

Pools can be copied from one table to another using the COPY option in the Pool List screen. For more information, see Copying Pool Definitions to Another Table.

Deleting a Table or a Pool

Unneeded rules can be deleted using the DELETE option in the Pool List screen. For more information, see Options of the Pool List Screen. Unneeded tables can be deleted using the DELETE option in the Table List screen. For more information, see Deleting Pool Tables.

Saving Modifications

All changes made to a table and its pool definitions are kept in memory until the table is exited. Upon exiting the table, the user can choose to save or cancel the changes. For more information, see Exiting the Pool List Screen.