Security / Technical Security

Basics of z/OS RACF Administration.

This course begins with an introduction to the z/OS environment, TSO and ISPF/PDF, batch processing and z/OS data sets. Hands-on labs allow you to gain experience in viewing and assigning data sets, submitting a batch job, and reviewing job results. After an introduction to z/OS, you will learn, through lectures and exercises, how to use the basic parameters of RACF commands and panels to define users and groups, protect general resources, z/OS data sets and select a basic set of RACF options.

Issues

List and describe the basic features and concepts of the zSeries architecture and z/OS operating system in the context of security administration
Describing the process of allocating data sets in a z/OS environment
Identify system security requirements
Using RACF’s basic facilities and functions
Defining RACF users
Setting up the RACF group structure
Using RACF to protect resources
Selecting a basic set of options to customize the RACF

Who is this training for?

Efficient administration of the RACF system (BE87G)

Implementing RACF security for the CICS system (ES84G)

Using the advanced features of the RACF system (ES88G)

Prerequisites

Some knowledge of z/OS system functions (beneficial).

Training program

Welcome
Unit 1: Review of z/Architecture and z/OS
Unit 2: Introduction to ISPF and ISPF/PDF
Exercise 1: Logging into the laboratory system
Unit 3: Introduction to z/OS data sets
Exercise 2: Working with z/OS data sets
Unit 4: Batch processing
Exercise 3: Job submission and SDSF view Overview of the exercise
Unit 5: Discussion of security and RACF (Part 1)

Unit 5: RACF Security and Review (Part 2)
Unit 6: Administering groups and users (Section 6.1)
Exercise 4 (including overview): Defining the structure of a RACF group
Unit 6: Administering groups and users (Section 6.2)
Exercise 5: Administering users Exercise overview

Unit 6: Administering groups and users (Section 6.3)
Exercise 6: Delegating security administration Exercise overview
Unit 7: Protection of z/OS data sets (to section 7.3)
Exercise 7: Protecting z/OS data sets: Part 1 Exercise overview

Unit 7: Protection of z/OS data sets (continued)
Exercise 8: Protecting z/OS data sets: Part 2 Exercise overview
Unit 8: Introduction to General Resources
Exercise 9: Using RACF to administer TSOs

Overview of the exercise
Unit 9: RACF options
Unit 10: Other administrative facilities and functions

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

For Basics of z/OS RACF Administration. we recommend: Some knowledge of z/OS system functions (beneficial)..

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 5 days and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for: Efficient administration of the RACF system (BE87G); Implementing RACF security for the CICS system (ES84G); Using the advanced features of the RACF system (ES88G).