Specify a comment when you pause the metadata server. You can use the <PauseComment> text to explain why the metadata server is paused. If any user requests the status of the metadata server, the <PauseComment> text is included in the information that is printed to the log.

proc metaoperate
   action=pause
   options="<Server STATE='ADMIN'/>
            <PauseComment>The server will resume at 2:00 a.m.</PauseComment>";
run;