z/OS 1.13 User Experience

New Functions Health CheckerSYNCVAL parameter changes (of POLICY statement)Old:SYNCVAL(SYSTEM) is the default, checks starts, when added ,orwhen being activatedGiven INTERVAL starts at the time a ‘check run’ finishesNew:SYNCVAL(hh:mm) let's the check run for the first time at thespecified time of day (or the next day's, if that time has alreadypassed)It also gives a synchronization point for consecutive check runtimes, in conjunction with the check's INTERVALFor example: A check with SYNCVAL(20:00) andINTERVAL(12:00) will start at 8PM for the first time and will bescheduled to run at 8AM and 8PM on any following day© GAD 2011Chart Nr.: 44