z/VM RACF and DIRMAINT Implementation

Washington, DC	nov.3.2008 - nov.7.2008	register

who can benefit

This is an intermediate course is for z/Series system programmers who are new to z/VM and system programmers who implement the DirMaint and RACF program products for z/VM.

prerequisites

You should understand the basic system programmer skills for using the Virtual Machine Serviceability Enhancements Staged/Extended (VMSES/E) utilities and system programmer skills in using commands to initialize Direct Access Storage Device (DASD) and general system management.

You should complete:

	Installing, Configuring and Servicing z/VM for Linux Guests (ZV062)
	or have equivalent experience

skills gained

	Implement DirMaint in a z/VM 5.1.0 system environment using the DirMaint program directory
	Define additional DirMaint administrators
	Convert the monolithic directory to a DirMaint formatted directory
	Create new virtual machines with DirMaint commands
	Modify virtual machines with DirMaint commands
	Clone disks with the DirMaint program product
	Define password attributes and expiration dates for DirMaint controlled virtual machines
	Implement RACF for z/VM using the RACF program directory
	Build the RACF database with the DirMaint directory input source file
	Define RACF users
	Alter RACF users
	Permitting users to use RACF resources
	Protecting Guest Local Area Networks (LAN)
	Set RACF password attributes and expiration periods
	Define additional users to DirMaint and RACF
	Initiate auditing for RACF resources
	Run the RACF Report Writer
	Run the DSMON utility
	Backup the RACF database
	Implement ISPF for RACF/DirMaint dual registration

course materials

The course materials cover z/VM V5.1 RACF and DirMaint.

hands-on labs

Nine labs are included to address DirMaint implementation, DirMaint commands, DirMaint processes, RACF implementation, RACF operations and commands, RACF processes, RACF data security monitor (DSMON), Report Writer, and backups, and RACF and Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF) implementation and dual registration.

training path

This course is part of an IBM Training Path. Taking this course in the recommended sequence allows you to maximize the benefits from your education.

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ibm education advantage program eligibility:

	Yes - IBM Education Pack - online account
	Yes - IBM Education Card
	Yes - IBM Corporate Education Pass

related courses, exams and materials

	before related training and products

ZV062 Installing, Configuring and Servicing z/VM for Linux Guests