I think they's still need a valid user id and password. (and I believe that these are NOT sent in the clear. i.e. HTTPS)
Frank M. Ramaekers Jr. ________________________________ From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU] On Behalf Of George Henke/NYLIC Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 1:34 PM To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: Re: Support Element (SE) vs HMC and IP Addresses Alan Altmark wrote: <"everything an SE can do" is possible> <only via Single Object Operations.> So if an SE's IP address can be pinged from the corporate intranet, does not that mean anyone from the intranet could do a POR or would the Single Object Operations portal stop them? Alan Altmark <alan_altm...@us.ibm.com> Sent by: The IBM z/VM Operating System <IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU> 03/28/2011 02:20 AM Please respond to The IBM z/VM Operating System <IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU> To IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU cc Subject Re: Support Element (SE) vs HMC and IP Addresses On Saturday, 03/26/2011 at 05:06 EDT, George Henke/NYLIC <george_he...@newyorklife.com> wrote: > Also, would someone kindly explain the functional differences between the > Support Element (SE) and the Hardware Management Console (HMC) other than the > HMC can: > > do everything an SE can do > do it for more than one CEC > do it as a portal for the intra/internet You've pretty much got it, though "everything an SE can do" is possible only via Single Object Operations. I would also say that the SE's primary job is the run the CPC (CEC). The HMC's primary job is to talk to you. Alan Altmark z/VM and Linux on System z Consultant IBM System Lab Services and Training ibm.com/systems/services/labservices office: 607.429.3323 mobile; 607.321.7556 alan_altm...@us.ibm.com IBM Endicott _____________________________________________________ This message contains information which is privileged and confidential and is solely for the use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any review, disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this in error, please destroy it immediately and notify us at privacy...@ailife.com.
