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Generate a Key for B2B Tapes Using a Code Book

Specify the appropriate attributes in parmlib to generate a key for B2B tapes using a code book.

To generate a key for B2B tapes using a code book

1. In the B2BCodeBooks section, specify the CodeBook attribute to identify the customizable section name and to name the specific code book.

   The customizable section name to use for specifying the attributes of the code book is specified.

2. Start a new section following the <B2BCodeBooks> section, using the value of the CodeBook attribute as the section name.

   A new section for specifying some attributes of the code book is started.

   Note: The type of encryption to use, such as AES128, is specified in the DFSMS data class description following the code book name if you are using DFSMS, or in the key protection profiles if you are using your security system to control tape encryption processing.

3. Specify the Rebuild parameter with one of the following options:

   Weekly

   Specifies that the code book is rebuilt every Monday at 6:00 a.m. local time.

   Monthly

   Specifies that the code book is rebuilt on the first Monday of every month at 6:00 a.m. local time.

   Yearly

   Specifies that the code book is rebuilt on the first Monday of the year at 6:00 a.m. local time.

   The frequency for rebuilding the code book is specified.

   If the BES subsystem is not active at the scheduled rebuild time, the rebuild will occur the next time the BES subsystem is started.