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Short Description:
Learn to be an effective RACF security administrator as you gain experience and confidence in using the RACF element of the z/OS Security Server. Learn to use RACF to define users, set up group structures, and protect general resources and data sets.
Full Description:
Overview
Are you already familiar with OS/390 or z/OS concepts and need to know about the Resource Access Control Facility (RACF)? Learn to be an effective RACF security administrator as you gain experience and confidence in using the RACF element of the z/OS Security Server. Learn to use RACF to define users, set up group structures, and protect general resources and data sets.
This course presents RACF functions beyond those covered in
Basics of OS/390 RACF Administration (H3917).
Hands-on lab projects may be done in teams depending on the number of attendees and location.
Skills taught
Evaluate the facilities and options of RACF
Define users to RACF
Set up a RACF group structure
Use RACF to define general resources
Select options to tailor RACF
Identify tools available for auditing
Understand how z/OS and OS/390 components interface with RACF
Protect z/OS data sets
Identify RACF Utilities and their functions
Understand how the RACF database is defined and recommend performance options
Audience
Individuals who need a thorough knowledge of the RACF element of the OS/390 Security Server, and who have responsibility for security administration. This includes security administrators, security auditors, and OS/390 system programmers. Inexperienced OS/390 users should take H3917.
Prerequisites
You should complete:
Fundamental System Skills in z/OS and OS/390 (ES10A)
Basics of OS/390 RACF Administration (H3917)
or be familiar with the facilities of OS/390 or z/OS and be able to logon to Time Sharing Option (TSO), and use Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF). You should also have knowledge about OS/390 or z/OS data sets, Direct Access Storage Device (DASD) volumes, and how application programs use data on DASD or tape.
Key topics
RACF overview
Users and Groups
Protecting z/OS or OS/390 data sets
Defining general resources
RACF Database, Tables, and Performance Options
RACF System Options
RACF exits and utilities
Auditing the RACF environment
Digital Certificates
Overview of security controls for Network Job Entry (NJE) and Job Entry Subsystem (JES) facilities
Storage management considerations
Overview of security classifications
Duration:
4.5 Days
Price:
$1,855.00
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