Scanning support

With iSeries™, you can scan integrated file system objects.

This support creates flexibility for iSeries users by allowing scans for various items; users decide when the scan should occur and what actions to take based on the results of their scans.

The two exit-points related to this support are:

• QIBM_QP0L_SCAN_OPEN - Integrated File System Scan on Open Exit Program

  For this exit point, the integrated file system scan on open exit program is called to do scan processing when an integrated file system object is opened under certain conditions.

• QIBM_QP0L_SCAN_CLOSE - Integrated File System Scan on Close Exit Program

  For this exit point, the integrated file system scan on close exit program is called to do scan processing when an integrated file system object is closed under certain conditions.

• Examples: Scan for viruses and files being opened
  These examples show what the exit program can scan for.
• Related system values
  Related to this scan support are two system values. You can use these two system values to establish the scanning environment you want for your server.
• Scanning occurrences
  Scanning can occur for a variety of reasons. Here is some information about when and why a scan might occur.