CL Command Reference - RNMNCK
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Description:
The Rename Nickname (RNMNCK) command is used to rename an existing nickname in the system distribution directory. The new nickname must be unique if it is a public nickname. The new nickname must be unique only for the owner if it is a private nickname.
A nickname is a short version of either a directory entry or a distribution list name.
Restrictions:
1. You must have security administrator (*SECADM) authority to rename a public nickname that you do not own. No special authority is needed for you to rename a public nickname that you own.
2. Only the owner can rename a private nickname. No special authority is needed.
Examples:
RNMNCK NCK(SEC44A *PUBLIC) NEWNCK(SEC44C)
This command renames the public nickname SEC44A to SEC44C. If the new nickname is unique, the nickname is renamed.