> Our security has been doing probes of the network. > This seems to be a very intrusive scan and has caused an > outage once. So I am in the process of trying to block > these IP address. So is the BLOCK key word in the TCPIP > profile the best way to do this? > Is this the correct format? > > BLOCK > xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx > xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
The z/VM 4.4.0 manual shows that is the correct syntax. You can also do something like this too: BLOCK xxx.xxx.* if you want to make it more generic. It also mentions you can use the NETSTAT command to display or change the BLOCK settings. Ed Zell Illinois Mutual Life Insurance (309) 674-8255 x-107 . CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE: This communication, including any attachments, is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and contains information which may be confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, notify the sender immediately, delete the communication and destroy all copies. Thank you for your compliance.
