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Data Set Selection Profile Definitions

Data set selection profiles are comprised of two components, the data set selection name, and the encryption parameter. The data set selection component is defined by prefixing the constant DSN followed by either the fully-qualified, discrete, or generic data set name. The encryption parameter is specified within the APPLDATA field on the RACF RDEFINE statement, on the PERMIT statement for CA Top Secret or the $USERDATA field of the CA ACF2 rule set. The encryption parameter format is the same as the DFSMS data class description field with the following exceptions:

• Embedded blanks are not supported
• Commas are not supported, periods are used instead

Note: For compatibility, the DFSMS data class description field has been enhanced to support these exceptions. Also, encryption parameter data entered in lower case data will be translated to upper case.