Re: Modifying an exit point program

[John McKee <jmmckee@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I knew it would happen.  Just got a call.  But, rather than changing
the test to <>, additional tests are contemplated.  Does the word
"and" work in free form on an "if" test?

John McKee

On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 1:33 PM, Porterfield, Sean
<SPorterfield@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 1.  <>
> 2/3.  Just recompile, but check permissions before/after.  For security, an exit point program like this should not have permissions that allow it to be changed by normal users.
>
> Ours has:
>
> *PUBLIC                 *EXCLUDE
> QTCP                    *USE
>
> Also note that errors that cause the exit program to crash will basically make it like there is no exit program.
> --
> Sean Porterfield
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John McKee
> Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 14:12
> To: Midrange Systems Technical Discussion
> Subject: Modifying an exit point program
>
> An exit point program is installed on QIBM_QTG_DEVINIT
>
> It contains a single line that needs to be changed.  It is free format.  Existing line is testing for first three characters equal to "VPN"
>
> Questions:
>
> 1) What is the not equal operator in free format RPG?  Is it != or <>, or something else?
> 2) I recall the discussion on a mediator program.  I can't recall if it was only needed for a data file change, or for any program change.
> Does system have to be in restricted state to make this change?
> 3) Does recompile of the program into the target library accomplish all changes, or does the exit point have to be dropped an readded?
>
> I ask, since I may be "asked" to make the changes.  The person who functioned as sa, does not necessarily do this anymore.
>
> John McKee
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