************************************** * * * How to take control of your * * local IBM VM/370 system * * * * Written by Another Hacker * * ------------------------- * * The *Elite* Phreakers Club * * * ************************************** Preface ^^^^^^^ This file represents and shows you how to gain access of the neighborhood IBM VM/370 Mainframe with tricks and tips it could save you hours of HELP file access in a few easy to learn lines. First Connection to a IBM VM/370 is easy!!. After connection (by modem or terminal in half duplex if acceptable) type: (C/R) B or PB or SP if it is a VM/370 it should come back with: VM/370 online then hit (C/R) or Space Bar a dot (.) should appear. This is the main command prompt. . now you must logon Format: .LOG (id) (password) or .LOG (id) ex: .LOG OPERATOR SYSTEM or .LOG OPERATOR ENTER PASSWORD SYSTEM Valid VM accounts built into the machine by IBM are: OPERATOR (for Operator status!) VMBACKUP (memory backup account) PVM BATCH1 Operator status IS available via the dial-up with NO restrictions!! after entering your account (ID) the password can only be 8 characters maximum then you are in. Once on you are in CMS status you should remain in CMS status to gain full appreciation of the IBM system.To check to see what status you are in hit (C/R) alone after the dot (.) Ex: .CMS . or .CP . etc... (Please note: CMS=Conversational Monitoring System) and (CP=Control Program. You don't want to be in this state type BEGIN) if for some reason you witness a abnormal logon type BEGIN it will then reset your account and put you back into the normal mode of the machine (Note: all instructions are meant to be executed only in the CMS environment) Q NAMES lists useraccounts presently logged on Q ALL lists what/who owns the account memory etc.. LISTFILE lists the current directory of the account TYPE (filename) Executes a CMS file similar to EXEC command. for a help file listing type HELP CMS and LOGOFF logs you off the VM system Here is a small list of VM systems to experiment with: on Telenet ========== C 20120 C 21222 C 21253 C 51647 That's all dudes and hack on! IBM VM/370 Hacking Doc's brought to you by %%%%> Another Hacker <%%%%