Securing IDMS console operator commands

Products

• IDMS
• IDMS - Database

Issue/Introduction

Operator Console commands can be issued and many of these perform the same functions as DCMT commands. How can these be secured?

Environment

Release: All supported releases.

Resolution

Top Secret and RACF offer the ability to secure Operator commands for z/OS. This security can restrict the ability of replying to outstanding WTORs to certain users. This is implemented by not allowing access to the MVS.REPLY resource in the OPERCMDS resource class. If this security is enabled, only authorized console users will be able to reply to the outstanding WTOR for IDMS and enter IDMS operator commands.

Additional Information

Security for IDMS