ISMF functions you might want to protect

Program control allows you to determine the ISMF functions to which users have access. The authorization scheme you set up can apply to both individual users and user groups. The ISMF functions you can protect fall into two general categories: line operators and commands.

With program control, you can set up authorization levels for each category. You can also vary the level within a category to suit the needs of your site. Before you set up an authorization structure, consider the following:

Do you want all users at your site to have access to ISMF?
Do you want all users to have access to the data set, volume, or profile applications?
Are there line operators or commands to which you want to limit access?