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TE_BEST_PRACTICE_ALOGRITHMS@BESn

Use TE_BEST_PRACTICE_ALGORITHMS@BESn to monitor the control parameters that cause encryption to be performed outside of the CPACF processor.

Default Interval

Every 24 hours.

Exception Interval

The system's default.

Best Practice

CA Tape Encryption best practice is to use the CPACF to perform all encryption work in your environment. The use of certain algorithms in certain levels of your operating system and/or hardware environment could be using either software or slower hardware devices to accomplish encryption.

Parameters Accepted

None.

Debug Support

Yes.

Verbose Support

Yes.

Message

BESH0041E BESn is not using the CPACF encryption facility to perform encryption.

For more information, see the Configuration Guide and the Messages Guide.