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Description

Avoid burdening your Z System with old and unnecessary software by maximizing the return on investment from your Mainframe systems; this can be achieved through fostering ongoing innovation and speed by utilizing the software resources that are most valuable to your organization via a comprehensive IT asset management strategy. Streamline software expenses, ease asset management responsibilities, and effortlessly meet software vendor audit requirements. ZAO generates a precise inventory of software assets across each mainframe system by executing a batch job that identifies loadable programs within zOS® data sets and z/OS UNIX Systems Services file systems. Continuous monitoring and reporting of each asset's usage provide you with a clear perspective on software asset performance. Furthermore, ZAO allows you to input licensing details for your vendor software assets, which are then cross-referenced with the inventory and usage data on your mainframe systems to uncover optimization opportunities and potential audit risks. By implementing such a program, organizations not only enhance efficiency but also ensure compliance and strategic resource allocation.

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.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

IBM z/OS No 

Integrations

IBM z/OS Yes 

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

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

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

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

HCL Software

Founded

1976

Country

Italy

Website

www.hcltechsw.com/zao

Vendor Details

Company Name

IBM

Founded

1911

Country

United States

Website

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

Product Features

Data Center Management

Audit Trail No 
Behavior-Based Acceleration No 
Cross Reference System No 
Device Auto Discovery No 
Diagnostic Testing No 
Import / Export Data No 
JCL Management No 
Multi-Platform No 
Multi-User No 
Power Management No 
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance No 

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