Frequently asked questions about group dependencies

Table: Frequently asked questions about group dependencies lists some commonly asked questions about group dependencies.

Table: Frequently asked questions about group dependencies

Dependency

Frequently asked questions

Online local

Can child group be taken offline when parent group is online?

Soft=Yes Firm=No Hard = No.

Can parent group be switched while child group is online?

Soft=No Firm=No Hard = No.

Can child group be switched while parent group is online?

Soft=No Firm=No Hard = No.

Online global

Can child group be taken offline when parent group is online?

Soft=Yes Firm=No.

Can parent group be switched while child group is running?

Soft=Yes Firm=Yes.

Can child group be switched while parent group is running?

Soft=Yes Firm=No

Online remote

Can child group be taken offline when parent group is online?

Soft=Yes Firm=No.

Can parent group be switched while child group is running?

Soft=Yes, but not to system on which child is running.

Firm=Yes, but not to system on which child is running.

Can child group be switched while parent group is running?

Soft=Yes Firm=No, but not to system on which parent is running.

Offline local

Can parent group be brought online when child group is offline?

Yes.

Can child group be taken offline when parent group is online?

Yes.

Can parent group be switched while the child group is running?

Yes, but not to system on which child is running.

Can child group be switched while the parent group is running?

Yes, but not to system on which parent is running.

Online site

Can child group be taken offline when parent group is online?

Soft=Yes Firm=No.

Can parent group be switched to a system in the same site while child group is running?

Soft=Yes Firm=Yes.

Can child group be switched while parent group is running?

Soft=Yes Firm=No