RA/2 is designed to enhance IBM's
RACF security system. A data center can expand their proficiency by utilizing
RA/2 to make complex and comprehensive inquiries, from one easy to use
product. RA/2 is a vital component in a RACF environment. RA/2 operates
in both online and batch modes to perform comprehensive cross referencing
for reporting, auditing and administrative tasks. RA/2 can also be used
for making mass changes/additions to the RACF database, and RA/2 uses
only standard RACF commands and facilities. Here are some of RA/2's highlights.
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Interfaces with IBM's IRRDBU00.
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Maintains data integrity by standardizing with IBM.
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SMF Reporting.
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Analyze RACF SMF data online, or in batch, to identify
all violations, warnings and errors for specified events.
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Decentralization.
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Scope of authority protection through decentralized
RACF administration.
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Database recovery.
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Generates control cards to recreate the RACF database.
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Super Search Facility.
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Search for ANY and EVERY resource a USER or GROUP
has access to.
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True Access Definition.
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Locate the true access all users/groups have to a
specified resource based on all defined access attributes.
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Modify Resource Access - RISC Facility.
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Instantly display and modify resource access from
within RA/2 or from any TSO command line or from ISPF data set display
(ISPF 3.4) without knowing the profile protecting the resource and
without having to process extensive RLIST or LISTDSD for relevant
information.
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Analyze RACF Group Tree Structure.
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Display all group profiles in a TREE format showing
the level of each group in relation to all other group profiles.
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Print/Search Facility allows users to print results
of standard or customized profile reports.
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Define and modify user attributes online.
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Profile information at-a-glance through the display
facility.
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Works in conjuction with RACF, does not compromise
RACF security.
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Automatic Command Generation.
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Delete, change, clone, remove, transfer, merge both
online and in batch.
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Help desk password support.
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Authorized users can RESUME or REVOKE without the
group special or system special attribute.
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Pop-up menus.
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Perform RACF actions quickly within a pop-up menu.
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Verification Facility.
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Automatically identify and delete obsolete and redundant
profiles.
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True Access Reporting.
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Locate the true access a User/Group has to all resources
based on all defined access attributes.
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DSMON
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Generate DSMON control cards online.
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View and update SMS information online.
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DFHSM catalog infromation and browse, edit or recall
the HSM controlled data.
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Extensive Audit.
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View and altering.
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Analyze resource access via RACF SMF data.
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Display the SVC table, LINKLIST, APF list, LPA list,
PPT table, open ICF catalogs, GAC table, router table, descriptor
table, dataset name table, authorization table and started task table
information.
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Store pre-defined ISPF skeletons.
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Automate recurring administrative tasks by utilizing
user defined command procedures.
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Online Inquiry/Update.
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Allows simple or complex inquiries to RACF information
with automatic updating for authorized users.
