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OSFALLOWED Parameter

The OSFALLOWED parameter determines whether a source other than an MCS console can use the OSF command character prefix specified by the OSFCHAR parameter to send a command to the OSF server for execution. An OSF server is a started task that can execute a TSO transaction, not unlike a TSO logon ID. This parameter applies only to OSF TSO servers.

For more information about OSF servers, consult:

• The comment section of the OPSOSF STC JCL member of the CA OPS/MVS CNTL library
• The Administration Guide
• The description of the OSFCHAR Parameter in this chapter

Default value

YES

This value allows any address space to use the OSF command character to send a command to the OSF server.

Other possible values

NO

The OSF command character can be used to send a command to the OSF server only from an MCS console.

Set or modify this parameter...

Anytime

Example: OSFALLOWED

This function allows the OSF server to receive only commands issued from a console.

OPSPRM('SET','OSFALLOWED','NO')