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Description

IBM RACF for z/OS provides a robust framework for safeguarding mainframe resources by utilizing resource managers to make informed access control decisions. By ensuring that only authorized individuals gain access, it plays a crucial role in keeping sensitive data secure. Users can be authenticated through various means, including passwords, password phrases, digital certificates, Kerberos tickets, or PassTickets. To effectively manage and control access to critical z/OS data, implementing tools designed for this purpose is essential. The RACF database stores detailed information about users, resources, and their corresponding access rights, which is essential for enforcing your security policies. This database is instrumental in determining who can access protected resources based on established security guidelines. Additionally, RACF features comprehensive logging and reporting capabilities that track user attempts—both successful and unsuccessful—to access resources, thus facilitating the detection of potential security breaches or vulnerabilities. This functionality enhances your ability to monitor and respond to security threats. Moreover, with the RRSF, you can execute most RACF commands on a node while using a user ID that is different from the one currently logged in, offering greater flexibility in managing security. This level of control is vital for maintaining a secure mainframe environment.

Description

VFI offers a high-value approach to managing batch applications through the use of analytics and automated processes, which decreases reliance on domain specialists and minimizes the need for lengthy resources. By ensuring operational resiliency and mitigating business risks associated with mainframe batch application data, it grants immediate visibility into data inter-dependencies and potential vulnerabilities. Built on a strong foundation that utilizes near real-time collection and analysis of SMF data, VFI not only examines data usage trends but also maintains a thorough inventory of curated information. This enables swift, automated recovery of mainframe batch data for various operational needs or during disaster recovery scenarios, all without the necessity for application-specific knowledge. Furthermore, VFI provides a detailed inventory of mainframe batch data usage and backups, along with tools to automate the backup process and facilitate rapid data recovery. Ultimately, this integrated solution for mainframe batch data encompasses all application components, guaranteeing compliance with service level agreements (SLA) and ensuring high availability. With such a comprehensive system in place, organizations can navigate challenges more effectively and maintain business continuity.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AWS Marketplace No 
IBM z/OS Yes 

Integrations

AWS Marketplace Yes 
IBM z/OS No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

IBM

Founded

1911

Country

United States

Website

www.ibm.com/products/resource-access-control-facility

Vendor Details

Company Name

21st Century Software

Website

www.21stcenturysoftware.com/vfi/

Product Features

Product Features

Business Continuity

Backup Log No 
Backup Scheduling No 
Compression No 
Continuous Backup No 
Encryption No 
Incremental Backup No 
Local Server Options No 
Multiple System Support No 
Remote Server Options No 
Secure Data Storage No 
Web Access / Restoration No 

Data Recovery

Web Access / Restoration No 
Backup Log No 
Backup Scheduling No 
Compression No 
Continuous Backup No 
Encryption No 
Incremental Backup No 
Local Server Options No 
Multiple System Support No 
Remote Server Options No 
Secure Data Storage No 

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