Which command line tool would you use to execute a workflow?

The pmcmd command-line program is the primary tool for interacting with the Informatica PowerCenter Integration Service. Its core function is to manage the execution of workflows and their associated tasks. You can use pmcmd to start, stop, abort, schedule, and monitor workflows from a command prompt or script. The startworkflow command within pmcmd is specifically used to initiate the execution of a named workflow, making it the correct tool for this purpose.

A. infasetup: This tool is used for initial domain and node configuration tasks, such as defining domains, creating nodes, and managing encryption keys, not for executing workflows.

B. infacmd: This is a broad domain administration tool for managing services, users, and licenses. While it can interact with some application services, pmcmd is the dedicated utility for PowerCenter workflow execution.

D. pmrep: This tool is used for PowerCenter repository administration. Its functions include managing repository objects, creating folders, importing/exporting metadata, and managing deployments, not runtime execution.

1. Informatica PowerCenter 10.5 Command Reference

Chapter 13: pmcmd Command Reference

"Using pmcmd".

Page 237: "Use pmcmd to manage workflows. You can start

stop

schedule

and monitor workflows and tasks from the command line." The startworkflow command is detailed as the method to run a workflow.

2. Informatica 10.5 Command Reference

Chapter 2: infacmd Command Reference

"infacmd Overview".

Page 20: "Use infacmd to perform service management

domain management

and user management." This section outlines its administrative scope

which is distinct from direct workflow execution handled by pmcmd.

3. Informatica 10.5 Command Reference

Chapter 3: infasetup Command Reference

"infasetup Overview".

Page 101: "Use the infasetup command line program to complete tasks such as defining a domain

a node

or a gateway node

and backing up and restoring the domain." This confirms its role in setup

not execution.

4. Informatica PowerCenter 10.5 Command Reference

Chapter 14: pmrep Command Reference

"Using pmrep".

Page 319: "Use pmrep to perform repository administration tasks

such as listing repository objects

creating and editing groups

and restoring and deleting repositories." This clearly defines its purpose as repository management.