Introduction

Introduction

This guide provides you with guidelines to follow when writing command limiting rules, including the basic structure of a command limiting rule set. We explain how to use the ACF command to create, display, change, and delete command limiting rule sets. We provide guidelines for protecting the VM spooling subsystem and the licensed VM/Directory Maintenance Product. We also explain what to do if a syntax error is detected and how to override the defaults. We also explain transposition routines and syntax model command language.

This guide also explains how to write rules to limit who can issue specific diagnose instructions. We show you how to use the ACF command to process these rules, including compiling, testing, storing, decompiling, and deleting these rules. We also provide special CA ACF2™ for VM (CA ACF2 for z/ VM) diagnose codes.

This section contains the following topics:

Audience

Required Reading

Command Notation