I'm trying to figure out how to extract spool files on AS400 without needing to use a QSECOFR user. My company's InfoSec handles the QSECOFR password, and it's a hassle for us operators to keep asking for it. Is there a way to get access to these files without their intervention?
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Another option you have is to put the spool files on the IFS (Integrated File System) and export them using NFS. An even smoother way might be to print them to a virtual network printer that’s actually a TCP/9100 or IPP service on your receiving end, making things a little more elegant.
Yeah, there's definitely a way to do this without having to rely on QSECOFR. It really depends on what you need from the spool files. If your goal is just to read or manage them, you can set up a job with QSECOFR access just once, and then create a new user with limited permissions to handle those tasks. That way, you won't need to keep bugging InfoSec after the initial setup. Just make sure you check out the authority recommendations from IBM for best practices!
The solution was found by myself coincidentally right after making the post. Thanks for the help.
Yep, that's the way to do it.
The solution was found by myself coincidentally right after making the post. Thanks for the help.