I think I would approach solving this problem by using the Virtual
Machine resource Manager function. VMRM is a set of virtual machines (an
administrator and a svm) that dynamically vary the share and i/o rate
settings of other virtual machines in order to meet predefine workload
goals and performance objectives.
Tim could define a named workload, consisting of only those user ids
that need to have their performance objectives changed dynamically. He
then can grant write permission to the SFS directory where the workload
configuration file(s) are stored to only those users permitted to change
performance objectives. They, then in turn, can update the workload
performance file when the need arises and the VMRM svm server will
automatically pick up the changes and adjust it's performance goals
accordingly.
No muss, no fuss....;-)
Read all about it here: z/VM V5R1.0 Systems Management Application
Programming
Have a good one.
DJ
Rob van der Heij wrote:
We're considering setting up a separate class that will allow specific
clients to set the share on their own. We believe this could be
accomplished using a new privilege class but was wondering exactly how we
would go about setting one up, as well as pros and cons the list might be
aware of. Also, I was wondering if there is a way that we can setup the
privilege class to allow the command to only be executed against certain
IDs. I'm thinking about audit time and what the auditors might say if we
allow our clients the authority to set share on our service machines.
You can't get down to the granularity that you're asking for without
doing your own CP commands or local mods. Might be fun, but maybe not
the kind of fun you are looking for. I am not sure whether an ESM
would have its hands in there, but your next question is probably
about the value of the share setting they use.
The easiest way imho is to run PROP (or better) in a disconnected
virtual machine with sufficient privileges (maybe you already have
that in the OPERATOR userid) and define your own set of commands that
your customer can use. The action routines in PROP can do all the
checking you need (like who issues the command), and issue the
necessary SET SHARE command.
If you need an example of routing table and action routine, just ask...
Rob
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Rob van der Heij
Velocity Software, Inc
