4 Sign On and Sign Off the System

This chapter contains these topics:

4.1 Signing On and Signing Off the System

For efficiency and security purposes, you must sign on and sign off the system. These processes are often called sign on and sign off. To learn how to do this, complete the following tasks:

4.2 Signing On to the System

You must have a user ID and password to sign on to the system.

To sign on to the system

On Sign On

Figure 4-1 Sign On screen

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Description of "Figure 4-1 Sign On screen"

Complete the following fields:

  • User

  • Password

The Master Directory displays.

Figure 4-2 Master Directory screen

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Description of "Figure 4-2 Master Directory screen"

Field Explanation
User ID The User ID is the name that identifies you to the computer. It is:

  • Usually assigned by the security officer system (QSECOFR)

  • Used by the computer to associate your work
Password You define a password to identify you as the owner of the User ID. The system will not accept a password that has not been previously defined.

When you enter your password, you will be unable to see what you are typing. The system hides the entry in this field so that others do not see your password

Depending on your system setup, you might need to define a new password on a regularly established basis, such as every 30 days.

4.3 Signing Off the System

You should always sign off the system when you have completed your work.

Caution:

Do not turn off your workstation in the middle of an application. You should turn off your workstation only after you have signed off the system

To sign off the system

On any command line

Figure 4-3 Master Directory screen

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Description of "Figure 4-3 Master Directory screen"

Do one of the following:

  • Click the Sign off icon.

  • Enter one of the following:

    • .. (two periods)

    • 90 (the hidden selection to sign off the system)

    • Signoff (if your system permits IBM Command Entry)