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Design Suggestions

Secure the DCMT VARY LTERM Command

Users can override the autotask assigned to a logical terminal with the DCMT VARY LTERM ONLINE command. If you are using autotasks in a secure environment, be sure to secure this DCMT command.

Note: For information about securing DCMT commands, see the chapter Securing System Resources.

Associate Terminals with Devices Only when Necessary

When using autotasks, you should consider how many people will be using terminals that are restricted to particular tasks. You can use your terminal network more effectively if you associate terminals with devices only when necessary.

Terminal Association Criteria:

Need

Terminal configuration

A few people who will be using terminals restricted to an autotask

  • Associate the restricted terminals with particular devices.
  • Keep the other terminals generic (that is, not associated with particular devices).
  • Optionally, check a user's authorization to use a particular logical terminal at signon.

Many people who will be using terminals restricted to an autotask

  • Associate the non-restricted terminals with particular devices.
  • Keep the restricted terminals generic.
  • Optionally, check a user's authorization to use a particular logical terminal at signon.