I make it a point NOT to have a PASSWORD dataset on my sysres. I consulted at a shiop a few years ago that had one, and it was a PITA, since they were securing some datasets with password, and others using RACF, believe it or not.
>>> Lindy Mayfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/7/2008 1:58 PM >>> I would have never guessed passwords could still be used, but then I went over to an ISPF edit screen and the password field is still there. I've ignored it for so long I don't see it anymore. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Eells Sent: 7. lokakuuta 2008 20:48 To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: PDS Lock Lindy Mayfield wrote: > What utility is used to password protect a dataset? That's one thing > I've never seen in over 20 years. <snip> I thought at one point that password protection was completely withdrawn (not only for SMS and VSAM) but I find that it's still in the books. >From the JCL Reference: 12.38.2.3 Password Protection snip ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Note that my email domain has changed from jo-annstores.com to joann.com. Please update your address book and other records to reflect this change. CONFIDENTIALITY/EMAIL NOTICE: The material in this transmission contains confidential and privileged information intended only for the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient, please be advised that you have received this material in error and that any forwarding, copying, printing, distribution, use or disclosure of the material is strictly prohibited. If you have received this material in error, please (i) do not read it, (ii) reply to the sender that you received the message in error, and (iii) erase or destroy the material. Emails are not secure and can be intercepted, amended, lost or destroyed, or contain viruses. You are deemed to have accepted these risks if you communicate with us by email. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
