shutdown Command

Purpose

Ends system operation.

Syntax

shutdown [ -restart ]

Description

The shutdown command halts the operating system. When the shutdown is complete the user receives a shutdown completion message. Do not attempt to restart the system or turn off the system before the shutdown completion message is displayed; otherwise, file system damage can result.

Flags

Exit Status

See Virtual I/O Server command exit status.

Security

This command can only be executed by the prime administrator (padmin).

Examples

1. To shut down the system, type:

   shutdown

2. To restart the system, type:

   shutdown -restart