CA VM Product Beta test

2010-12-11 Thread Bob Bolch
s a product or feature in this list that you would like to work on with us, please register for the Beta program. Thank you, Bob Bolch

Re: End of an era

2010-02-19 Thread Bob Bolch
I consider myself very fortunate that I am able to do REXX programming every day.. and be paid for it! My appreciation for Mike's contributions to all of us is widely shared, but we VMers got to appreciate what he has done way before anyone else. Bob Bolch

Re: Using LBYONLY

2009-03-06 Thread Bob Bolch
exception has to be made when the way it works now conflicts with some new behavior, that was unanticipated by the original design, but I don't think this is one of those cases. Bob Bolch

Re: Changing DRCT size

2009-02-27 Thread Bob Bolch
I do hope the implementation *DOES* run DIRECTXA after changing the allocation map.. No, but it does issue a Diagnose 3C to bring the changed allocation online properly. Bob Bolch

Re: Changing DRCT size

2009-02-27 Thread Bob Bolch
d, and then refreshing its own in-memory cache of the allocation map. Bob Bolch

Re: Secure ACTIVATE

2009-02-19 Thread Bob Bolch
The VM:Secure Reference Guide documents: VMSECURE MAINT MANAGE userid ACTIVATE Bob Bolch From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:ib...@listserv.uark.edu] On Behalf Of Schuh, Richard Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 1:12 PM To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: VM:Secure ACTIVATE

Re: Setting DIRM NEEDPASS NO in a LOGONBY user

2009-02-11 Thread Bob Bolch
VM:Secure would also prompt for MAINT's password, using the logic that even if you had LOGONBY to a user ID, that wouldn't grant you the capability to change the directory entry for that ID. Bob Bolch > - I'd say it should prompt for BUELENSC's password > (I am no

Re: CMS threading, Preemption, Involuntary vs Voluntary loss of control

2008-12-21 Thread Bob Bolch
The CMS Multitasking dispatcher does not use preemption. A thread must block or yield, or call a CMS application programming interface which blocks or yields, before another thread is dispatched. Bob Bolch CA

Re: new VSMDCSS in z/VM 5.4

2008-11-24 Thread Bob Bolch
--Original Message- > From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of David Boyes > Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 9:39 AM > To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU > Subject: Re: new VSMDCSS in z/VM 5.4 > > > Bob Bolch wrote: > > > The support f

Re: new VSMDCSS in z/VM 5.4

2008-11-22 Thread Bob Bolch
appropriate to statically define the NAMESAVE record for this segment in the source directory entry configuration files for the SMAPI user IDs and document the use of that segment, rather than dynamically (and secretly) add it to the SMAPI user IDs whenever SMAPI was started. They disagreed. Bob

Re: VM Virtual CPUs and Threaded CMS Applications

2008-10-20 Thread Bob Bolch
all the code in the CMS Nucleus only runs on the base processor. Each CP service defines how it executes on a non-base processor. Things like IUCV and most Diagnose codes work just fine. In CMS Multitasking, non-base processors are intended for pure code not requiring CMS services. Bob Bolch

Re: PPF question

2008-10-16 Thread Bob Bolch
But the SERVP2P name is hardcoded in the SERVICE and PUT2PROD EXECs, so isn't overriding SERVP2P ineffective when using those commands? Bob Bolch CA > -Original Message- > From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Carol Everitt > Sent:

Re: listing active user directory

2008-03-11 Thread Bob Bolch
file > timestamp, and source mdisk. > > Alan Altmark > z/VM Development > IBM Endicott There could be a lot of timestamps and source minidisks in a cluster format source directory. Bob Bolch

Re: Moving On...

2008-01-31 Thread Bob Bolch
I wish I had a nickel for every time Chris has helped me over the years. She has been an outstanding contributor to the success of VM, and I will miss her expertise and insights. Bob Bolch

Re: VMRM?

2007-11-19 Thread Bob Bolch
> > Chris Casey has not retired just was at 2 MVMUA meetings this year. > She CAN'T retire just yet. I have too much work for her to do. Bob Bolch

Re: Question about SMAPI

2007-11-16 Thread Bob Bolch
(yet?) support the SMAPI Socket server. One product in this situation is IBM Director (from IBM). Bob Bolch

Re: Ops privs

2007-08-27 Thread Bob Bolch
But isn't FORCE just shorthand for "LOGON u1 HERE By u2" followed by "LOGOFF"? Bob Bolch I certainly do not want a user to be able to FORCE another simply because they have LOGONBY authority for that userid. If allowing this is optional (for those shops that want i

Re: z/VM usability

2007-05-07 Thread Bob Bolch
r even on Windows. The SMAPI server distributes control of your running Linux servers and allows cloning of new servers using your choice of VM:Secure or DIRMAINT directory managers. All the pieces run on CMS. It's a great place to run servers! Bob Bolch

Re: Z/VM 5.3 and VMSECURE

2007-04-10 Thread Bob Bolch
The CA policy is to announce support requirements for new levels of an operating system at GA of the new operating system release. Bob Bolch -Original Message- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hughes, Jim - OIT Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 12:32

Re: Building NonRACF CP Module

2007-03-23 Thread Bob Bolch
I mis-remembered. My files show it's on the VMSECURE 192. Bob Bolch -Original Message- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Schuh, Richard Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 1:44 PM To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU Subject: Re: Building NonRACF CP Module

Re: Building NonRACF CP Module

2007-03-23 Thread Bob Bolch
n that the special users defined in VMXRPI CONFIG are allowed to do things to aid in recovering your system. If this debug command helps you, that's fine. If something else would satisfy your business needs, please elaborate on your needs through our requirements process. Bob Bolch -O

Re: Building NonRACF CP Module

2007-03-22 Thread Bob Bolch
when processing is disabled. However, LINK and LOGON commands are still processed by the VM:Secure CP code, so that encrypted passwords in the object directory are resolved properly. The module is on the VMRMAINT 176, I believe. Bob Bolch -Original Message- From: The IBM z/VM Operating

Re: A z/VM idea.

2007-01-22 Thread Bob Bolch
Both DIRMAINT and VM:Secure have the ability to store and retrieve user specified comment records in a CP Directory source entry. Each of these comments has a "tag" identifier for easy retrieval by tag name. Bob Bolch

Problem Reporting, was: Corrupted IPL Record

2006-11-16 Thread Bob Bolch
ive, in that it encourages discussion on issues. However, software vendors allocate resources based on submitted requirements and technical support calls. Speaking to Fran or Kitty is a very pleasant experience. It's easy to do and you'll enjoy it. Bob Bolch VM:Secure team

Re: 3270 Programming under z/VM

2006-10-27 Thread Bob Bolch
still being marketed and is fully supported.   Bob Bolch

Re: Mark Ritter, Mr. Dirmaint, passes away

2006-08-25 Thread Bob Bolch
DIRMAINT or VM:Secure could work with the SMAPI server. Mark's ability to reach out to a competitor earned him my highest respect. He will be missed. Bob Bolch

Re: Secure Help

2006-04-26 Thread Bob Bolch
VMXGNR fn ft fm targetfm exitfn [EXEC] targetfm is the filemode of the 1B0 VMXGNR USER DIRECT C U VMEXIT1 EXEC, etc. Bob Bolch -Original Message- From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hughes, Jim - OIT Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 2:00 PM To