adding a dataset to APF library



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adding a dataset to APF library

Postby jaggz » Mon Jul 26, 2010 6:46 pm

Hello,

Can anyone explain me about the significance of adding the dataset to APF library. Sorry if i am not very precise.
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Re: adding a dataset to APF library

Postby Bill Dennis » Mon Jul 26, 2010 6:58 pm

Certain instructions within a program can only be issued from an authorized load module. Authorization involves setting a flag on the module itself AND the load module must be executed from a library in the APF list.
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Re: adding a dataset to APF library

Postby Robert Sample » Mon Jul 26, 2010 7:00 pm

Programs that are APF-authorized can perform certain system functions that are otherwise not allowed. Usually some system programs and vendor programs are APF-authorized but application programs rarely need that level of access to system resources.
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Re: adding a dataset to APF library

Postby jaggz » Mon Jul 26, 2010 7:25 pm

Thanks a lot for the clarificaton.
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