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Mainframe Security Administration with RACF Essentials Training

Mainframe Security Administration with RACF Essentials Training

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What does the Mainframe Security Administration with RACF Essentials course cover?

Mainframe Security Administration with RACF Essentials is covered here in 8 modules: Introduction to Mainframe Security and RACF: RACF benefits and features, RACF Installation and Configuration: RACF installation and setup, Configuring RACF parameters, User Administration: Creating and managing user IDs, Revoking and deleting user IDs and 5 more.

How do you approach Mainframe Security Administration with RACF Essentials step by step?

The work is sequenced in 8 stages. It starts with Introduction to Mainframe Security and RACF: RACF benefits and features, moves through RACF Installation and Configuration: RACF installation and setup, Configuring RACF parameters and User Administration: Creating and managing user IDs, Revoking and deleting user IDs, and ends at RACF Implementation and Best Practices: Future-proofing RACF implementation.

What is in Module 1 of the Mainframe Security Administration with RACF Essentials course?

Module 1 is Introduction to Mainframe Security and RACF: RACF benefits and features. It works through overview of mainframe security, Introduction to RACF, RACF architecture and components and 2 more. It sets the vocabulary the remaining 7 modules build on.

How is the Mainframe Security Administration with RACF Essentials course delivered?

The Mainframe Security Administration with RACF Essentials course is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. It can be taken on any device, and a certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.

How much does the Mainframe Security Administration with RACF Essentials course cost?

The Mainframe Security Administration with RACF Essentials course is $199 as a one time payment. There is no subscription, no per seat licence and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.

Closely related courses: Mainframe Security Mastery, Mainframe Security with RACF Essentials and Best Practices, Mainframe Security using RACF Essentials and Best, Mainframe Security using RACF.

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Mainframe Security Administration with RACF Essentials Training

This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively administer mainframe security using RACF (Resource Access Control Facility). Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.



Course Overview

This course is divided into 8 modules, covering a total of 80 topics. The curriculum is designed to be interactive, engaging, comprehensive, personalized, up-to-date, practical, and relevant to real-world applications.



Course Outline

Module 1. Introduction to Mainframe Security and RACF: RACF benefits and features

  • Overview of mainframe security
  • Introduction to RACF
  • RACF architecture and components
  • RACF benefits and features
  • Understanding RACF database and its structure

Module 2. RACF Installation and Configuration: RACF installation and setup, Configuring RACF parameters

  • RACF installation and setup
  • Configuring RACF parameters
  • Understanding RACF profiles and their types
  • Creating and managing RACF profiles
  • RACF database backup and recovery

Module 3. User Administration: Creating and managing user IDs, Revoking and deleting user IDs

  • Creating and managing user IDs
  • Understanding user authentication and authorization
  • Managing user access to resources
  • Configuring user attributes and properties
  • Revoking and deleting user IDs

Module 4. Resource Administration: Configuring resource access controls

  • Understanding resource types and their protection
  • Creating and managing resource profiles
  • Configuring resource access controls
  • Managing resource ownership and access
  • Monitoring and auditing resource access

Module 5. Group Administration: Creating and managing groups, Managing group membership and access

  • Understanding group concepts and benefits
  • Creating and managing groups
  • Configuring group attributes and properties
  • Managing group membership and access
  • Using groups for resource access control

Module 6. Security Administration: Managing security events and logging

  • Understanding security roles and responsibilities
  • Configuring security settings and parameters
  • Managing security events and logging
  • Monitoring and analyzing security reports
  • Implementing security best practices

Module 7. Advanced RACF Topics: Troubleshooting RACF issues, Using RACF commands and panels

  • Understanding RACF exits and their uses
  • Configuring RACF exits and routines
  • Using RACF commands and panels
  • Managing RACF database performance
  • Troubleshooting RACF issues

Module 8. RACF Implementation and Best Practices: Future-proofing RACF implementation

  • Implementing RACF in a real-world environment
  • Configuring RACF for compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Best practices for RACF administration
  • Using RACF with other mainframe security products
  • Future-proofing RACF implementation


Course Features

This course is designed to be:

  • Interactive: Engaging exercises and quizzes to reinforce learning
  • Comprehensive: Covers all aspects of mainframe security administration with RACF
  • Personalized: Self-paced learning to accommodate different learning styles
  • Up-to-date: Latest information and best practices in mainframe security
  • Practical: Real-world examples and case studies to illustrate key concepts
  • High-quality content: Developed by expert instructors with extensive experience
  • Expert instructors: Available to support and guide participants
  • Certification: Participants receive a certificate upon completion
  • Flexible learning: Self-paced and online, accessible from anywhere
  • User-friendly: Easy to navigate and use
  • Mobile-accessible: Accessible on mobile devices
  • Community-driven: Discussion forums and support from peers
  • Actionable insights: Practical knowledge and skills to apply immediately
  • Hands-on projects: Opportunities to apply learning to real-world scenarios
  • Bite-sized lessons: Short, focused lessons to facilitate learning
  • Lifetime access: Access to course materials for a lifetime
  • Gamification: Engaging elements to encourage learning and participation
  • Progress tracking: Ability to track progress and identify areas for improvement
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to effectively administer mainframe security using RACF and will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.

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