I am wondering if there is anyone who has automated the shutdown of linux instances in z/VM, that has to follow the Department of Defense (DoD) requirements? The requirements, I am referring to, are the Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG).
The SIGNAL command would be the perfect solution, but it requires enablin g the CTL-ALT-DEL function under linux. According to the STIG, the CTL-ATL-DEL function cannot be enable. I have tried using the CP SEND command, in a REXX EXEC, to send the useri d and password to linux, but z/VM changes the case of the letter from lower to upper. Another problem according to the STIG. All passwords must be mix ed case. Is there a way for z/VM to not change the case of the letter? Is there another way to automate the shutdown of the linux instances? Looking for any help Charles
