Special Considerations

There are some important considerations in making a smooth transition from the existing Security File to the new larger or smaller Security File.

Creating a new backup Security File—When you have created a larger Security File, you must create a Backup File (with the same control cards used for the new Security File) using TSSMAINT.
Changing the encryption key—TSSXTEND has the capability of changing your company's Security File encryption key. Ordinarily, your company's encryption key should never be changed. However, if it is suspected that the integrity of your key has been violated, a new key can be supplied using TSSXTEND. If you change your encryption key, you must rerun the ACTIVATOR steps for applying the encryption key, prior to bringing up the server on the new security file.
Deletion of old files—You should not delete the old Security File and Backup files until your installation is sure that the file enlargement or replacement was successful.