Specifies whether to scan file systems or not. (QSCANFS)
Use registered exit programs to scan the root (/), QOpenSys, and user-defined file systems, also known as QSCANFS, is a member of the security category of i5/OS™ system values. You can use this system value to specify whether objects in the root (/), QOpenSys, and user-defined file systems should be scanned by exit programs registered with any of the integrated file system scan-related exit points or not. To learn more, keep reading.
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| Location | In iSeries™ Navigator, select your system, |
| Special authority | All object (*ALLOBJ) and security administrator (*SECADM) |
| Default value | Selected - Use registered exit programs to scan file systems |
| Changes take effect | Immediately |
| Lockable | Yes Lock function of security-related system values (Click for details) |
What can I do with this system value?
Use this system value to specify whether objects in the root (/), QOpenSys, and user-defined file systems should be scanned by exit programs registered with any of the integrated file system scan-related exit points (*ROOTOPNUD) or not (*NONE). For more information, see Integrated file system concepts. Only stream file objects that are in Type 2 directories are scanned. For more information about Type 2 directories, see *TYPE2 directories.
If this system value is specified to scan objects, the scan control options specified in the (QSCANFSCTL) system value are used. For more information, see scan control.
Where can I get more information about this system value?
To learn more, go to the security system values overview topic. If you are looking for a specific system value or category of system values, try using the i5/OS system value finder.