Security / Technical Security

z/VM RACF and DirMaint Implementation

This course introduces students to the implementation of DirMaint and RACF Security Server software products for z/VM. The class focuses on the required steps for implementing DirMaint and RACF Security Server for z/VM in a z/VM 6.3 environment. Students participate in hands-on labs where they install, customize and use these two software products from an end-user and system programmer's point of view.

Issues

Deploying DirMaint on z/VM 6.3.0
Managing virtual machines on z/VM 6.3.0 using DirMaint
Deploying RACF Security Server for z/VM on z/VM 6.3.0 system
Securing the z/VM system using RACF Security Server

Who is this training for?

Attendees of this course are virtual machine system developers who are responsible for supporting Linux guest systems and require knowledge of DirMaint and RACF Security Server for z/VM

Prerequisites

To successfully complete this course, you will need to have taken Installing, Configuring and Servicing z/VM for Linux Guests or zVM and zLinux Bootcamp or have equivalent knowledge

Training program

Welcome and introduction
Unit 1: DirMaint and RACF review
Unit 2: DirMaint implementation
Exercise 1: Overview of logging in from/VM
Exercise 2: Implementation of DirMaint

Unit 3: DirMaint operations and commands
Exercise 3: DirMaint command and operation
Unit 4: Additional DirMaint topics and features
Exercise 4: Additional DirMaint topics and features

Unit 5: Overview of RACF implementation in z/VM system
Unit 6: RACF implementation process
Exercise 5: RACF Implementation

Unit 7: RACF Commands
Exercise 6: RACF Commands.
Unit 8: RACF functions and processes
Exercise 7: RACF functions and processes

Unit 9: RACF audit, backups, DSMON and Report Writer
Exercise 8: RACF audit, backups, DSMON and Report Writer

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 z/VM RACF and DirMaint Implementation we recommend: To successfully complete this course, you will need to have taken Installing, Configuring and Servicing z/VM for Linux Guests or zVM and zLinux Bootcamp or have equivalent knowledge.

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: Attendees of this course are virtual machine system developers who are responsible for supporting Linux guest systems and require knowledge of DirMaint and RACF Security Server for z/VM.