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Autobase and Baseline Parameters

The Autobase / Baseline parameter determines if the policy record is associated with:

• Capturing a baseline (Autobase)
• Running baseline compares (Baseline)

Denoting that the function is a baseline job within the policy file tells CA Auditor to:

• Run the desired function in the normal manner
• Locate the saved baseline results for that function
• Compare the current function results against the saved baseline results
• Generate an exception report if differences are found

The Autobase keyword on a policy control record indicates how often a new baseline snap-shot is established for a given function. It provides the same results as specifying the BASELINE primary command during an online TSO session, with the exception that it is automatically generated by CA Auditor in batch on an interval basis as specified on the policy control record.

If the policy member POLTJS has a record for a function with an "A" and a baseline snapshot has already been taken for that function, a baseline analysis compare is run that creates an alert.

If policy member POLTJS has "B" baseline analysis and there is no baseline function already obtained, an "A" baseline capture is run.