Duration
4 hours
Overview
Description
This course provides an overview of managing RACF security using zSecure Admin, focusing on three key areas. The initial focus is on the management of User and Group profiles, including displaying and modifying user attributes, using line commands, setting selection criteria, and creating group profiles. Next, it explores managing RACF dataset and general resource profiles, demonstrating how to use selection criteria, line commands, and panels to view, update, and create profiles efficiently. Finally, it introduces advanced administrative and operational features such as the zSecure Helpdesk, Quick Admin, access verification tools, reporting capabilities, bulk profile updates, digital certificate management, and the creation of custom reports for audit and compliance support.
Audience
The primary audience for this training includes RACF security administrators, zSecure Admin users, and mainframe security analysts responsible for managing and auditing RACF profiles. It is also suitable for systems programmers, compliance officers, and operations personnel who need to perform RACF administration tasks more efficiently or gain insight into security settings through zSecure Admin’s interface and reporting tools.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the “zSecure – zSecure Fundamentals 3.1” course or equivalent knowledge.
Objectives
After completing this course, the student should be able to:
- Describe zSecure Admin Tasks that can be Performed on RACF User and Group Profiles
- Enter Commands to Modify and Interact with RACF Data Set, and Resource Profiles
- Explain the Purpose and Functionality of zSecure Admin Advanced Options
Course Content
Managing User and Group Profiles Using zSecure Admin
Displaying User Profile Attributes
Invoking User Profile Changes
Line Command Functionality
Specifying Selection Criteria
Accessing Group Profile Details
Creating a Group Profile
Managing RACF Data Set and Resource Profiles Using zSecure Admin
Using Selection Criteria to Display RACF Dataset Profiles
Dataset Overview Panel
Dataset Profile Line Commands
Adding a New Dataset Profile
General Resource Attributes
Modifying General Resource Details
Creating a New General Resource Profile
Administration and Operational Features Using zSecure Admin
zSecure Admin Helpdesk
Quick Admin
Displaying zSecure Visual Requests
Verifying Access to a Resource
zSecure Admin Reports
Applying Bulk Updates to RACF Profiles
Managing RACF-related Digital Certificates
Creating Custom Reports