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Comparing Object Authorities across different libraries is easier than you think! Using the magical powers of IBM i SQL we can easily create a spreadsheet containing all the objects in any given library and showing all their authority settings. You can run this SQL statement using green screen STRSQL or from your favorite desktop SQL …
Special Authorities – What are they on IBM i? If you come from the world of IBM I you will have heard of *ALLOBJ authority. This is the ultimate level of object access authority on an IBM I system. *ALLOBJ literally means you are authorized to read, change, or delete any/all objects on the system! …
IBM i Authority is a wonderful beast with many layers of complexity. Like a big red onion, peeling back these layers is simple to do, but sometimes causes some tears, or occasionally full-on sobbing and weeping. The system can be anywhere from ultra secure to the other (naughty) end of the spectrum commonly known as …
More questions about adopting authority on IBM i Systems and a technique to change user authority temporarily. So lets #discuss 😉 Adopt higher IBM i Authority to change System Configuration Question: I am needing to write a program, command, or whatever, that will enable my users to adopt a higher authority when they want to …
More questions abvout adopting authority on IBM i SYstems. So lets #discuss 😉 Adopt higher iSeries Authority to change System Configuration Question: I am needing to write a program, command, or whatever, that will enable my users to adopt a higher authority when they want to delete or vary on/off a device. All the users …
Talking about an OBJECT in the IBMi world conjures up images of all kinds of wonderful screens defining object parameters: AS400 iSERIES and IBM i Object Authority Question: If a library has security for a user of *USE will this user be able to update files in the library and If files were created with …