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Overview
| Course code | ZV200 | Skill level | Intermediate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 4.5 days | Delivery type | Classroom
(Hands-on labs) |
| Course type | Public or Private on-site | ||
| Public price | USD $3,190.00 plus tax | ||
The IBM z/VM Directory Maintenance Facility (DirMaint) and the Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) for z/VM are optional features of z/VM V5. Learn how to implement DirMaint in a z/VM 5.1.0 system environment, how to define additional DirMaint administrators, and how to create and modify virtual machines using DirMaint commands. Also, discuss defining password attributes and expiration dates for DirMaint controlled virtual machines.
Integrated access control and authentication services may be augmented with the addition of the RACF for z/VM feature or other external security managers. Learn how to implement RACF for z/VM using the RACF Program Directory. Also, discuss defining RACF users and permitting users to access RACF resources.
Focus on the steps required to implement DirMaint and RACF in the z/VM 5.1.0 environment. Participate in hands-on exercises to install, tailor, and use these two program products, from a system programmer and end-user's point of view. This course is the result of requests by customers who have made comments to key personal at the Endicott Programming Lab and instructors in classrooms and at conferences about the need for DirMaint and RACF/VM education.
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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Audience
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 complete:
- Installing, Configuring and Servicing z/VM for Linux Guests (ZV062)
- or have equivalent experience
You should also understand the basic:
- System programmer skills for using the Virtual Machine Serviceability Enhancements Staged/Extended (VMSES/E) utilities
- System programmer skills in using commands to initialize Direct Access Storage Device (DASD) and general system management
Skills taught
- 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
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