Creating Directory Entries

CA VM:Director provides you with five commands to create directory entries. Each has advantages in different situations.

Method	Advantages
ADDENTRY command (line–mode)	No prompts. You enter all information in one command, making ADDENTRY useful for creating directory entries through programming applications.
DUPENTRY command (line-mode)	Lets you create a user ID by basing it on another user ID, without having to use a skeleton file. All minidisks in the original entry will be duplicated in the new entry.
EDIT command (prototype)	Lets you create a user ID by basing it on another user ID, without having to use a skeleton file.
MAINT command (line–mode)	Usually faster than full–screen methods. You enter directory entry attributes one-at-a-time in response to screen prompts but without waiting for full screens to change.
MANAGE command (full–screen)	Usually the easiest method for creating USER directory entries. You follow the instructions on the screens and fill in the blanks to define the attributes of the entry you are creating.
MULTIPLE command (control file)	Lets you use one command and a control file to create many directory entries. This method automates the process for large organizations.

Directory entry names must have one- to eight-characters and must be valid CMS file names.

Valid characters are:

The following cannot be directory entry names:

Words including SYSTEM, USER, ALL, CMSUT3, SYSTEMMP, POSIX.
CA VM:Operator console names. If you use the CA VM:Operator product, you should not have user IDs with the same names as CA VM:Operator consoles. The CONSOLE records in the VMOPER CONFIG file list the console names.
Note: For more information about the VMOPER CONFIG file, see the CA VM:Operator System Administration Guide.
Any other words listed as not recommended in the appropriate IBM planning and administration documentation.