Jeffrey Celander wrote: <snip> Coupling Facility XCFNOTE services is a callable service can be used to create/read/modify data across applications or the entire Sysplex. Access to the data notes can be controlled and locked down by your SAF. The services can be called in problem state without the need to create special authorized services and managing CSA block anchors. </snip>
This is true. But don't make light of the SAF requirement. A problem state user does need to be authorized to a FACILITY class resource for the notepad. It is up to the customer to control whether such access is appropriate. Peter Relson z/OS Core Technology Design