The z/9 cannot be a SNTP client, but there are hardware features to sync the z/9 hardware clock to a secondary or primary standard (NIST). That once was the now withdrawn sysplex timer and is now software loaded in the HMC.
If your SMTP server is also in sync with NIST, then the requirement should be satisfied. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chauhan, Jasbir Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 2:31 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Network Time Protocol (NTP) client support question Thanks for all your responses. 2nd Level support too came back with the 'z/OS currently is not implemented as SNTPD client' response. However, they did add my name to the list of their 'Marketing database inquiries' for such a request. Apparently there are others who have made similar requests but the numbers aren't enough to get any consideration. The fact that it would require a design change would lead me to believe that there was no immediate plan to add this feature in the upcoming z/OS releases either. Unfortunately, the PCI standard is big on absolute statements such as "Synchronize all critical system clocks and times" and "Verify that NTP or similar technology is used for time synchronization". Anything that does not meet the specified standards must have a compensating control that meets and exceeds the requirement. The assessor on-site, is here to both ensure we are in compliance with the PCI standard and to help us find solutions to help us comply. In our discussion yesterday he specifically stated that setting time manually has not been accepted by Visa in their review of similar PCI reports. Hopefully, we can come up with a compromise. Best Regards, Jasbir -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edward Jaffe Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 11:27 AM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: Network Time Protocol (NTP) client support question > > Keep in mind that the TOD clock represents GMT (or UTC). Local time is calculated by adjusting GMT by CVTLDTO and CVTLSO. If the TOD drifts by a second or more, you can fix local time with a compensating adjustment to the time zone offset. See SET TIMEZONE= command. > -- Edward E Jaffe Phoenix Software International, Inc 5200 W Century Blvd, Suite 800 Los Angeles, CA 90045 310-338-0400 x318 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.phoenixsoftware.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
