"lsnrctl reload listener" will not work on valid nodes?

Here's a clip from the Net8 Admin Guide on the lsnrctl reload command:

Purpose:
Shuts down everything except listener addresses, and re-reads the LISTENER.ORA file. This command enables you to add or change services without actually stopping the listener.

Prerequisites:
This will not work on valid nodes. In this case, the listener must be stopped and restarted.

OK, regarding, "This will not work on valid nodes..." what are they trying Received on Tue Jun 06 2000 - 13:59:15 CDT