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Resource Descriptor Table

By default, the CA Top Secret Resource Descriptor Table (RDT) already contains a number of predefined resource classes. Each of those resource classes is identified by a unique keyword, and has associated with it certain attributes.

Using the TSS command, you can customize the RDT by:

• Modifying existing resource attributes
• Adding new resource classes

To view the contents of your RDT, issue a TSS LIST(RDT) command.

Note: The table following lists a majority of the predefined protected resource classes and corresponding resource class keywords for MVS while the next table lists the additional resource classes for VM. Many of the resource classes cited in table following are also available in a VM environment; however, for a more complete list of what is available for your particular environment see your Reference Summary, Implementation or Command Functions Guides.

Those resource classes that are considered unownable by default are indicated by a bullet ( n ).

Note: Several predefined VSE resources have also been added to the RDT. These resources are used when a command is propagated (through CPF) from anCA Top Secret secured VM or MVS node to an CA Top Secret secured VSE node. For a list and description of these VSE resources, see the Command Functions Guide.