Make accommodations for RACROUTE AUTH check for SLIP command
Description
As of z/OS V2R1, a RACROUTE AUTH check is performed for a SLIP command that is issued with action of REFAFTER or REFBEFOR. This change might affect your installation, depending on the security product you are using.
Table 1 provides more details about this migration action. Use this information to plan your changes to the system.
| Element or feature: | BCP |
|---|---|
| When change was introduced: | z/OS V2R1 |
| Applies to migration from: | z/OS V1R13. |
| Timing: | Before installing z/OS V2R2. |
| Is the migration action required? | Yes, if you are use a SLIP command with Action of REFAFTER or REFBEFOR and are using a security product that is affected by the additional RACROUTE AUTH check. |
| Target system hardware requirements: | See Steps to take. |
| Target system software requirements: | None. |
| Other system (coexistence or fallback) requirements: | None. |
| Restrictions: | None. |
| System impacts: | None. |
| Related IBM Health Checker for z/OS check: | None. |
Steps to take
If you use the z/OS RACF security product, there is no action to take. If you use another security product, contact your vendor to see if there is any support or changes that you need to make.
Reference information
For more information, see z/OS MVS System Commands.