Group identification number
The integrated file system uses the group identification number (gid) to identify this profile as a group profile. A profile that is used as a group profile must have a gid.
- Add User prompt:
- Not shown
- CL parameter:
- GID
- Length:
- 10,0
| *NONE | This profile does not have a gid. This value must be specified if the user profile is a member of a group (GRPPRF is not *NONE). |
| *GEN | The system generates a unique gid for this profile. The generated gid will be greater than 100. |
| gid | A value from 1 to 4294967294 to be assigned as the gid for this profile. The gid must not be already assigned to another profile. |
Recommendations: For most installations, let the system generate a gid for new group profiles by specifying GID(*GEN). However, if your system is part of a network, you might need to assign gids to match those assigned on other systems in the network. Consult your network administrator.
Do not assign a gid to a user profile that you do not plan to use as a group profile. In some environments, a user who is signed on and has a gid is restricted from performing certain functions.