IBM 890 manual Smp/E, Advanced System Automation, Security Services, Racf

SMP/E

SMP/E provides the ability to install software products and service either from DASD or tape, or directly from a network source, such as the Internet. By installing directly from a network source, SMP/E is enabling a more seam- less integration of electronic software delivery and instal- lation.

Advanced System Automation

The unique and rich functions of IBM Tivoli System Auto- mation for OS/390 (SA OS/390) Version 2.2 (separately orderable) can ease z/OS management, help reduce costs, and increase application availability. SA OS/390 automates I/O, processor, and system operations, and includes “canned” automation for IMS, CICS, Tivoli OPC, and DB2. Its focus is on Parallel Sysplex automation, including multi- and single-system confi gurations, and on integration with end-to-end Tivoli enterprise solutions. With the new patented manager/agent design, it is now pos- sible to automate applications distributed over a sysplex by virtually removing system boundaries for automation.

System Services benefi ts can include:

•Increased system availability

•Improved productivity of system programmers

•A more consistent approach for confi guring z/OS com- ponents or products

•System setup and automation using best practices which can greatly improve availability

Security Services

z/OS Version 1 Release 6 base elements and components

Integrated Security Services include:

-Public Key Infrastructure Services

-DCE Security Server

-Open Cryptographic Enhanced Plug-ins

-Firewall Technologies

-LDAP Services

-Network Authentifi cation Service

-Enterprise Identity Mapping

Cryptographic Services:

-Integrated Cryptographic Service Facility

-System SSL

-Open Cryptographic Services Facility

z/OS Version 1 Release 6 optional priced features

Security Server includes:

- RACF

z/OS Version 1 Release 6 optional no-charge features

z/OS Security Level 3 which includes:

-LDAP Security Level 3

-Network Authentication Service Level 3

-System SSL Security Level 3

-Open Cryptographic Services Facility Security Level 3

z/OS extends its robust mainframe security features to address the demands of on demand enterprises. Tech- nologies such as LDAP, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), Kerberos V5, Public Key Infrastructure, and exploitation of zSeries cryptographic features are available in z/OS.

RACF

Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) provides the functions of authentication and access control for z/OS resources and data, including the ability to control access to DB2 objects using RACF profi les. Using an entity known as the RACF user ID, RACF can identify users requesting access to the system. The RACF user password (or valid substitute, such as a RACF PassTicket or a digital certifi - cate) authenticates the RACF user ID.

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