requested.
of the VM/SP directory. The user must specify the directory entry and may
replace the following data:
Logon password
Virtual machine storage size
Maximum virtual machine storage size
Privilege classes
Dispatching priority
Logical editing symbols
Initial program load (IPL) system
IPL parameter data
Account number
Distribution word
User options
Minidisk access mode
Minidisk read, write, or multiple password
With the exception of the account number, all changes to the entry take effect the
next time the USERID associated with the entry logs onto VM/SP. The account
number may be updated such that the change (1) takes effect immediately, (2)
takes effect immediately but is temporary lasting only until the USERID is logged
off, or (3) takes effect the next time the USERID associated with the entry is
logged on.
existing entries, nor can it alter directory user-description statements. It can only
replace existing directory data. Data is replaced in the form of the directory cre
ated by the directory service program, that is, in VM/SP control blocks.
For a detailed description of the directory data, see the VM /
Reference.
Entry Values: When
to a variable length parameter list and the Ry register must specify, in bytes, the
length of the list. The list cannot be greater than 112 bytes long or less than zero
bytes. The parameter list contains an area of fixed length followed by an area of
variable length. Data in the fixed-length area identifies the directory entry to be
updated, the password of the USERID associated with the entry, and the data field
to be replaced in the directory entry. The variable-length area contains replace
ment data for the directory entry. All entries in the parameter list must contain
unpacked, EBCDIC data.
The parameter list is organized as follows:
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