Setting whether objects should be scanned or not

You can specify whether objects should be scanned or not in the "root" (/), QOpenSys and user-defined file systems. Follow these steps to set the scanning options.

In IBM Navigator for i
  1. In IBM Navigator for i, under the IBM i Management node, expand File Systems > Integrated File System.
  2. Navigate through the file system folders until you locate the folder that contains the file or folder you wish to scan.
  3. Click on this folder to display its contents in the console work space.
  4. Right-click on the desired file or folder in the console work space and select Properties.
  5. Select the Security tab.
  6. Select Scan objects with the option that you want.
In System i® Navigator
  1. In System i Navigator, expand My Connections > your system > File Systems > Integrated File System. Continue to expand until the object of interest is visible.
  2. Right-click the folder or file and select Properties.
  3. Select the Security tab.
  4. Select Scan objects with the option that you want.

For more information about the options, see the following sections. The descriptions for these options are for files. Only files may be scanned. With folders and user-defined file systems, you can specify what scan attribute should be given to files created in that folder or user-defined file system.

  • Yes

    The object will be scanned according to the rules described in the scan-related exit programs if the object has been modified or if the scanning software has been updated since the last time the object was scanned.

  • No

    The object will not be scanned by the scan-related exit programs.

    Note: If the Scan on next access after object has been restored option is selected in the system values when an object with this attribute is restored, the object will be scanned at least once after the restore.
  • Only when the object has changed

    The object will be scanned according to the rules described in the scan-related exit programs only if the object has been modified since the last time the object was scanned. It will not be scanned if the scanning software has been updated.

    If the Use only when objects have changed attribute to control scan option is not specified in the system values, this object change only attribute will not be used, and the object will be scanned after it is modified and when scan software indicates an update.

Notes:
  1. On this tab for files, you can also determine the scan status of an object.
  2. If the Scan on next access after object has been restored option is selected in the system values when an object with this attribute is restored, the object will be scanned at least once after the restore.