pdset Command

Purpose

Converts normal directories to partitioned directories.

Syntax

pdset dirname ...

Description

The pdset command converts normal directories that you specify using the dirname parameter to partitioned directories.

The directory names that you specify cannot be a partitioned subdirectory or a partitioned sub-subdirectory. Existing subdirectories or files under this directory can only be accessible in the real mode of the partitioned directory.

Security

Only authorized users can run the pdset command.

Item Description
aix.mls.pdir.set Required for converting normal directories to partitioned directories.

Exit Status

The pdset command returns the following exit values:

Item Description
0 Successful completion.
>0 An error occurred.

Examples

  1. To convert a directory to a partitioned directory, enter: 
    pdset testdir

Files

Item Description
/usr/sbin/pdset Contains the pdset command.