I would tend to agree with most of the posters in regards to using the normal unix permission bits. If you are thinking about doing some sort of file sharing with non-z/OS system, then getting used to the unix permission bits is helpful. While at one time the default UID and default GID seemed like a good thing, I think it generates as many if not more problems than it solves.
I am also in agreement with the poster indicating that the SAF HFS Security supplied by ACF2 could supply additional controls. It all depends on what your goal is. Personally, I stayed away from the SAF HFS Security to allow for the ease of converting to RACF (prior life) and because I didn't need the additional controls. As far as creating a record for everyone, tracking for the HFS useage is much better if you just go thru it. I am sure you probably already have a fairly stock setup for user creation. Just add the UID/GID assignment to it. You'll be better off in the long run. There is also the idea of auto-UID assignment in user ID creation as well as a auto-UID assignment that is more generic. Just my 2 cents, Rob Schramm Sirius Computer Solution ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
