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Licensed Materials Property of IBM --> <!-- US Government Users Restricted Rights --> <!-- Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by --> <!-- GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. --> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="./ibmdita.css" /> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="./ic.css" /> <title>Remote service attribute</title> </head> <body id="remotesvcattribute"><a name="remotesvcattribute"><!-- --></a> <!-- Java sync-link --><script language="Javascript" src="../rzahg/synch.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <h1 class="topictitle1">Remote service attribute</h1> <div><p>This system value allows you to analyze a system from an area other that where the system located.</p> <p>By using this system value, service professionals can remotely provide problem analysis of your system and troubleshoot based on their findings. Even though it is categorized as a message and services system value, remote service attribute has security implications. If you allow remote analysis of your system, potentially any remote user could gain access to your system, if they acquired the appropriate authority.</p> <p>See <a href="#remotesvcattribute__quickref">Table 2</a> for an overview of the remote service attribute system value.</p> <div class="p"> <div class="tablenoborder"><table cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" summary="" frame="border" border="1" rules="all"><caption>Table 1. Possible values for the remote service attribute system value</caption><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><strong>iSeries™ Navigator </strong></td> <td valign="top"><strong>Character-based interface</strong></td> <td valign="top"><strong>Description</strong></td> </tr> <tr><td valign="top">Deselected</td> <td valign="top">0 (Off)</td> <td valign="top">Remote service attribute is off</td> </tr> <tr><td valign="top">Selected</td> <td valign="top">1 (On)</td> <td valign="top">Remote service attribute is on</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <p><span class="uicontrol">Relationship to security policy</span></p> <p>Within your security policy, you should outline what you will do if your system needs servicing. For example, you may wish to restrict remote services until you need them. In the event that your system needs to be analyzed by a service professional, you can reset this value during the time of service then return to the original setting once all troubleshooting tasks have been completed.</p> <div class="p"> <div class="tablenoborder"><a name="remotesvcattribute__quickref"><!-- --></a><table cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" summary="" id="remotesvcattribute__quickref" frame="border" border="1" rules="all"><caption>Table 2. Quick Reference. Provides details for the remote server attribute system value.</caption><thead align="left"><tr valign="bottom"><th valign="bottom" id="d0e70">iSeries Navigator name</th> <th valign="bottom" id="d0e74">Allow server security to be retained</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody><tr><td valign="top" headers="d0e70 ">Character-based interface name</td> <td valign="top" headers="d0e74 ">QRMTSRVATR</td> </tr> <tr><td valign="top" headers="d0e70 ">Authority</td> <td valign="top" headers="d0e74 "><p>All object (*ALLOBJ)<br /> Security administrator (*SECADM)</p> <div class="note"><span class="notetitle">Note:</span> The Security Officer (QSECOFR) user profile is shipped with these authorities. </div> </td> </tr> <tr><td valign="top" headers="d0e70 ">How to access</td> <td valign="top" headers="d0e74 "><div class="p"><strong>iSeries Navigator</strong><ol><li>Expand <span class="menucascade"><span class="uicontrol">Configuration and Service</span> > <span class="uicontrol">System Values</span> > <span class="uicontrol">Messages and Service</span></span>.</li> <li>On the <span class="uicontrol">Remote</span> page, you will find the option for the remote service attribute.</li> </ol> </div> <div class="p"><span class="uicontrol">Character-based interface</span><ol><li>In the character-based interface, type <samp class="codeph">WRKSYSVAL QRMTSRVATR</samp>.</li> </ol> </div> </td> </tr> <tr><td valign="top" headers="d0e70 ">Changes take effect</td> <td valign="top" headers="d0e74 ">Immediately</td> </tr> <tr><td valign="top" headers="d0e70 ">Default value</td> <td valign="top" headers="d0e74 ">Deselected (0)</td> </tr> <tr><td valign="top" headers="d0e70 ">Recommended value</td> <td valign="top" headers="d0e74 "> </td> </tr> <tr><td valign="top" headers="d0e70 "><a href="rzamvlockdown.htm">Lockable</a></td> <td valign="top" headers="d0e74 ">Yes</td> </tr> <tr><td valign="top" headers="d0e70 ">Special considerations</td> <td valign="top" headers="d0e74 ">The recommended value will not allow anyone to perform service functions remotely. <div class="note"><span class="notetitle">Note:</span> In some situations, you may need to change this system value before you can receive assistance from a service provider or your software provider.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <p>For more in-depth information about this security value, see Chapter 3, "Security System Values" in <a href="../books/sc415302.pdf" target="_blank">Security Reference</a>. </p> </div> <div> <div class="familylinks"> <div class="parentlink"><strong>Parent topic:</strong> <a href="rzamvgensecsysval.htm" title="General security system values provide the cornerstone for your security policy.">General security system values</a></div> </div> </div> </body> </html>