Other alternatives... While I really like CA' VM:Operator product, IBM has their own "Operations Manager for z/VM" product number: 5697-J10 See the announcement letter at: http://www-01.ibm.com/common/ssi/cgi-bin/ssialias?subtype=ca&infotype=an&appname=iSource&supplier=897&letternum=ENUS210-274#h2-ordinfx (watch for URL wrap)
Also, better than CP SET SECUSER for observing is the command: CP SET OBSERVER SECUSER permits command entry and has (had?) some very odd effects on how/when messages are displayed. There are posts related to those effects available for viewing in the listserve archives. You do know about the very easily searchable listserve archive, right? See: http://listserv.uark.edu/archives/ibmvm.html It's a treasure trove of previous posts and replies -- available 24x7! IIRC, the message display effects had something to do with the initial message target being disconnected, and then the SECUSER getting disconnected. Better to avoid the problem altogether. CP SET OBSERVER does not permit command entry (of its own accord), but lets you see the messages without (to my knowledge) affecting when the messages are displayed. Mike Walter Aon Corporation The opinions expressed herein are mine alone, not my employer's. Mike Walter peter.w...@ttc.ca Sent by: "The IBM z/VM Operating System" <IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU> 11/17/2010 09:31 AM Please respond to "The IBM z/VM Operating System" <IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU> To IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU cc Subject Re: Viewing the OPERATOR Console CA VM:Operator. -----Original Message----- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:ib...@listserv.uark.edu] On Behalf Of George Henke/NYLIC Sent: November 17, 2010 10:30 To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: Viewing the OPERATOR Console What is the best way to view the OPERATOR console without being logged on to OPERATOR. My z/VM is IPLed 1000 miles away and it would be helpful to see what is coming out on the OPERATOR console with spooling it closed. z/OS SDSF has a nice LOG facility. Is there anything comparable in z/VM? Maybe SECUSER? The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review retransmission dissemination or other use of or taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient or delegate is strictly prohibited. If you received this in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. The integrity and security of this message cannot be guaranteed on the Internet. The sender accepts no liability for the content of this e-mail or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of information provided. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The sender accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. This disclaimer is property of the TTC and must not be altered or circumvented in any manner. The information contained in this e-mail and any accompanying documents may contain information that is confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, or if this message has been addressed to you in error, please immediately alert the sender by reply e-mail and then delete this message, including any attachments. Any dissemination, distribution or other use of the contents of this message by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. All messages sent to and from this e-mail address may be monitored as permitted by applicable law and regulations to ensure compliance with our internal policies and to protect our business. E-mails are not secure and cannot be guaranteed to be error free as they can be intercepted, amended, lost or destroyed, or contain viruses. You are deemed to have accepted these risks if you communicate with us by e-mail.
