1. Batch Versions Guide
  2. Submitting Batch Versions Using runube with UNIX and

Submitting Batch Versions Using runube with UNIX and

When you submit reports in a UNIX or IBM i environment using the runube command, users with access to the system can view the command line while it is running. Because the command line contains a password, this password is exposed to any user who accesses the command line while it is running. These solutions address this security concern:

  • Define the command to prompt the user for a user ID and password.

  • Create a text file that includes the user ID and password.

Note: Although the command line security concern only applies to UNIX and IBM i, the prompting functionality and the password text file functionality can be used on any server platform, including Microsoft Windows.