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Exit point QIBM_QPWFS_FILE_SERV should include the Netserver file share name

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This exit point currently provides a lot of data about file server access, but this one key piece of information is missing (the share name).  During security remediation, it would be invaluable to capture the name of the share that is being used, especially when the system root has been shared.  A root share allows users to access any path in the system, so it isn't simple to figure out which file server accesses came through a root share versus other existing shares.  This would be useful for security administrators and consultants as well as software vendors.  As "root" shares will continue to be an issue requiring remediation, the entire community would greatly benefit from a way to capture details about specific file share usage.

Idea priority Low
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    Jan 31, 2025

    Absolutely, identifying the share name would be a tremendous help when securing systems. 

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    Jan 31, 2025

    This is a great idea! I fully endorse this and hope the IBM i team takes notice.