Set a default public authority for new files using iSeries Navigator

Setting a default public authority allows you to have a common authority that is assigned to all new objects when they are created in library. You can edit the permissions for individual objects that require a different level of security. Follow this to set a default public authority for new files using the iSeries™ Navigator.

To set a default public authority, follow these steps:

  1. From iSeries Navigator, expand the system you want to use.
  2. Expand Databases.
  3. Expand the database and library that you want to work with.
  4. Right-click the library for which you want to set a public authority and click Permissions.
  5. On the Permissions window, click New Object.
  6. On the New Object window, select a default public authority.
  7. To assign an Authorization List, you can enter or Browse for the name of the authorization list. To view Authorization list properties, click Open.
  8. Click OK.
From system value
Specifies to use the system value for the default public authority for a new object.
Use
Allows access to the object attributes and use of the object. The public can view, but not change, the objects.
Change
Allows the contents of the object (with some exceptions) to be changed.
All
Allows all operations on the object, except those that are limited to the owner. The user or group can control the object.s existence, specify the security for the object, change the object, and perform basic functions on the object. The user or group can also change ownership of the object.
Exclude
All operations on the object are prohibited. No access nor operations are allowed to the object for the users and groups having this permission. Specifies the public is not allowed to use the objects.
Use authorization list
Allows you specify an authorization list to use to secure the object.