AUth subcommand—Request security mechanism

Purpose

Use the AUth subcommand to request a security mechanism for the session.

Format

Read syntax diagramSkip visual syntax diagramAUthsecurity_mechanism

Parameters

security_mechanism
The possible value is:
TLS
Request or reset TLS security for the session.
Result: The server might not support the security mechanism that you specify, or it might not accept the security mechanism that you specify.
Restrictions:
  • This subcommand is not valid with a TLSPORT implicit connection.
  • This subcommand is not valid during a TLS-secured session when TLSRFCLEVEL parameter is set to DRAFT. See Using security mechanisms for more information.
  • This subcommand is not valid during a Kerberos-secured session.