$TXT Created by KRNDEV.FO-OAKLAND.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Tuesday, 07/22/25 at 06:32 ============================================================================= Run Date: MAR 18, 2026 Designation: XU*8*829 Package : XU - KERNEL Priority: Mandatory Version : 8 SEQ #659 Status: Released Compliance Date: APR 18, 2026 ============================================================================= Subject: NEW SERVER URL FIELD Category: - Data Dictionary Description: ============ This patch introduces a new multiple field, SERVER URL (#223), to the parent file KERNEL SYSTEM PARAMETERS (#8989.3). Within the new multiple, the following fields were added to support external service configuration for Identity and Access Management(IAM) secured endpoints: SERVER URL (#.01) AUTHENTICATION TYPE (#1) SERVER SERVICE (#2) SERVER PORT (#3) EHRM Impact Statement: ---------------------- This patch should have no EHRM impact, and can be installed at all sites, including EHRM converted sites. Patch Components: ----------------- Files & Fields Associated: File Name (Number) Field Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------------ ------------------- -------------- KERNEL SYSTEM PARAMETERS SERVER URL (#223) New (#8989.3) 8989.3223 SERVER URL (#.01) New 8989.3223 AUTHENTICATION TYPE (#1) New 8989.3223 SERVER SERVICE (#2) New 8989.3223 SERVER PORT (#3) New Forms Associated: Form Name File Number New/Modified/Deleted --------- ----------- -------------------- N/A Mail Groups Associated: Mail Group Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------- -------------------- N/A Options Associated: Option Name Type New/Modified/Deleted ----------- ---- -------------------- N/A Protocols Associated: Protocol Name New/Modified/Deleted ------------- -------------------- N/A Security Keys Associated: Security Key Name ----------------- N/A Templates Associated: Template Name Type File Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------- ---- ------------------ -------------------- N/A Remote Procedures Associated: Remote Procedure Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------------- -------------------- N/A Parameter Definitions Associated: Parameter Name New/Modified/Deleted -------------- -------------------- N/A Additional Information: ----------------------- New Service Requests (NSRs): N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: N/A Problem: -------- This patch has been requested by the VistA Application Shared Services (VASS) team to support the XWB*1.1*79 patch. Resolution: ----------- STANDARD DATA DICTIONARY #8989.3223 -- SERVER URL SUB-FILE 7/22/25 PAGE 1 STORED IN ^XTV(8989.3,D0,"URL", SITE: VEHU MASTER UCI: K RNDEV,KRNDEV DATA NAME GLOBAL DATA ELEMENT TITLE LOCATION TYPE ----------------------------------------------------------- This multiple field stores one or more server endpoint entries used to communicate with external systems or APIs. Each entry includes information such as the server URL, authentication type, port, and other connection-related details. READ ACCESS: # WRITE ACCESS: # CROSS REFERENCED BY: SERVER URL(B) 8989.3223,.01 SERVER URL 0;1 FREE TEXT (Multiply asked) (audited) INPUT TRANSFORM: K:$L(X)>255!($L(X)<8) X MAXIMUM LENGTH: 255 LAST EDITED: JUL 01, 2025 HELP-PROMPT: Enter the base URL of the remote server (e.g., https://example.domain/api). DESCRIPTION: This field stores the server endpoint URL used for connecting external system or APIs. It should be a valid HTTPS URL including protocol, domain, and optional path. TECHNICAL DESCR: This field is used at runtime by integration routines to direct HTTP(s) calls. AUDIT: YES, ALWAYS DELETE AUTHORITY: # WRITE AUTHORITY: # READ AUTHORITY: # CROSS-REFERENCE: 8989.3223^B 1)= S ^XTV(8989.3,DA(1),"UR L","B",$E(X,1,30),DA)="" 2)= K ^XTV(8989.3,DA(1),"UR L","B",$E(X,1,30),DA) 8989.3223,1 AUTHENTICATION TYPE 1;1 SET (Required) 'AD' FOR Active Directory; 'PIV' FOR Personal Identity Verification; LAST EDITED: JUL 01, 2025 HELP-PROMPT: Enter the authentication method used: 'AD' for Active Directory, or 'PIV' for Personal Identity Verification DESCRIPTION: This field identifies which IAM authentication method is used. - 'AD' is used for username/password via Active Directory. - 'PIV' is used for smart card (certificate-base) authentication. TECHNICAL DESCR: This field may be referenced by system routines or service configuration scripts to select the appropriate IAM token endpoint or authentication handler. 8989.3223,2 SERVER SERVICE 1;2 FREE TEXT (Required) INPUT TRANSFORM: K:$L(X)>60!($L(X)<1) X MAXIMUM LENGTH: 60 LAST EDITED: JUL 01, 2025 HELP-PROMPT: Enter the name of the service or application that this server provides access to (e.g., IAMAuth, VAAudit). DESCRIPTION: Identifies the name of the service provided by the server (e.g., "IAMAuth", "VAAudit"). TECHNICAL DESCR: This is a free text field (1-60 characters) that identifies the logical service associated with a server instance. It is used by the system to differentiate among various services provided by the same or different servers. This field is required for routing or authentication logic. 8989.3223,3 SERVER PORT 1;3 FREE TEXT (Required) INPUT TRANSFORM: K:$L(X)>60!($L(X)<1) X MAXIMUM LENGTH: 60 LAST EDITED: JUL 01, 2025 HELP-PROMPT: Enter the port or port expression used to connect to the server service (e.g., 443, 8080, 8443/tcp, or range:10000-10010). DESCRIPTION: Specifies the port or port expression used to connect to the server's service. This free text field allows flexible input such as single ports (443), alternate ports (8080), or formatted entries (8443/tcp, range:10000-10010) to support various network configurations. TECHNICAL DESCR: This is a free text field (1-60 characters) to support flexibility in defining port configurations. It allows entry of standard port numbers, named ports, or formatted strings used in firewall rules, proxy setups, or service discovery. This design supports more complex networking configurations beyond a single numeric value. Test Sites: Change Order #: --------------------------------------- Fort Harrison VAMC CHG0684795 Butler VAMC CHG0693605 Saginaw VAMC CHG0691662 Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- The software for this patch is being released in a PackMan message. Documentation describing the new functionality is NOT included in this release. Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: There are no Pre/Post installation routine processes. Pre-Installation Instructions: This patch may be installed with users on the system although it is recommended that it be installed during non-peak hours to minimize potential disruption to users. This patch should take less than 5 minutes to install. Installation Instructions: 1. Choose the PackMan message containing this build. Then select the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE PackMan option to load the build. 2. From the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu, select the Installation Menu. From this menu, A. Select the Verify Checksums in Transport Global option to confirm the integrity of the routines that are in the transport global. When prompted for the INSTALL NAME enter the patch name XU*8.0*829 NOTE: Using will not bring up a Multi-Package build even if it was loaded immediately before this step. It will only bring up the last patch in the build. B. Select the Backup a Transport Global option to create a backup message. You must use this option and specify what to backup; the entire Build or just Routines. The backup message can be used to restore the routines and components of the build to the pre-patch condition. i. At the Installation option menu, select Backup a Transport Global ii. At the Select INSTALL NAME prompt, enter your build XU*8.0*829 iii. When prompted for the following, enter "R" for Routines or "B" for Build. Select one of the following: B Build (including Routines) R Routines Only Backup Type: B// iv. When prompted "Do you wish to secure your build? NO//", press and take the default response of "NO". v. When prompted with, "Send mail to: Last name, First Name", press to take default recipient. Add any additional recipients. vi. When prompted with "Select basket to send to: IN//", press and take the default IN mailbox or select a different mailbox. C. You may also elect to use the following options: i. Print Transport Global - This option will allow you to view the components of the KIDS build. ii. Compare Transport Global to Current System - This option will allow you to view all changes that will be made when this patch is installed. It compares all of the components of this patch, such as routines, DDs, templates, etc. D. Select the Install Package(s) option and choose the patch to install. i. If prompted 'Want KIDS to Rebuild Menu Trees Upon Completion of Install? NO//', answer . ii. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//', answer . iii. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//', answer . Post-Installation Instructions: ------------------------------- None. Back-Out/Roll Back Plan: ------------------------ 1. If rollback/backout is required, the installer can use the backup MailMan message that was saved during install step 2B. 2. Install the backup build using the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu. 3. Delete field SERVER URL (#223) from file KERNEL SYSTEM PARAMETERS (#8989.3) Select VA FileMan Option: modify File Attributes Do you want to use the screen-mode version? YES// n NO Modify what File: OPTION// Kernel System PARAMETERS (1 entry) Select FIELD: 223 SERVER URL (multiple) LABEL: SERVER URL// @ SURE YOU WANT TO DELETE THE ENTIRE 'SERVER URL' FIELD? y (Yes) OK TO DELETE 'SERVER URL' FIELDS IN THE EXISTING ENTRIES? Yes// 4. If assistance is needed to rollback/backout the patch, please log a SNOW ticket so the development team can assist. Routine Information: ==================== No routines included. ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : JUN 03, 2025 Completed By: Date Completed: MAR 16, 2026 Released By : Date Released : MAR 18, 2026 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT