Define the IBM Connect:DirectVSAM Files
Procedure
Pervasive Encryption of Datasets
About this task
Pervasive encryption of the VSAM Control files can be done using the parameters below in the
IDCAMS DEFINE of datasets.
Parameter | Description |
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DATACLAS(dataclass) | To ensure the VSAM data set is created with extended format, you must specify a data class that includes DSNTYPE(EXTREQ) in the IDCAMS DEFINE. Data class identifies the name, 1-to-8 characters of the data class for the new VSAM data set. A data class provides multiple optional allocation attributes for new data sets, including DSNTYPE. |
KEYLABEL(keyvalue) | Identifies the name, up to 64 bytes, of the key label to be used to encrypt the new data set. |
For more information on Pervasive Encryption of datasets please refer the following mentioned
links:
- Familiarize yourself with IBM Documentation on z/OS Cryptography. See the following:
- Ensure that you have set up the key labels to be used by IBM Connect:Direct. See the
following:
- Managing Cryptographic Keys Using the Key Generator Utility Program in z/OS Cryptographic Services: ICSF Administrator’s Guide
- Ensure that the RACF® tasks to provide authority to create encrypted data sets and to
provide access to the key labels are complete. See the following:
- Setting up z/OS data set encryption in Pervasive Encryption for IBM Z
- Getting started with RACF in Encryption Facility for z/OS: Planning and Customizing