umask

Run Version

runumask

This run variable does not apply to pbssh. If it is present in the policy, it does not have any effect on pbssh and is ignored.

Data Type

Number. umask is read-only. runumask is modifiable.

Description

The umask and runumask variables contain umask values for the submitting user. The umask value determines the default file permissions mask (read, write, execute) for newly created files. To change the umask values for the secured task, set runumask.

For more information on umask, refer to the Unix/Linux manual page for umask.

Syntax

runumask = number;

Valid Values

A string value containing valid umask values for the submitting user. These variables have no default values. The pbrun command environment initializes these variables.

runumask = 022;