RA2002 is a RACF administration and audit tool designed for z/OS environments, providing features for SMF reporting, a search facility, and online ISPF panels. It uses the active RACF database, ensuring real-time information for security management. RA2002 helps organizations manage RACF security, ensure compliance, and streamline administrative tasks.
The main system components include the SMF reporting engine, the search facility, and the online ISPF panels. These components communicate through internal z/OS mechanisms. RA2002 interacts directly with the RACF database, which is typically VSAM.
It uses standard z/OS ports for communication. RA2002 supports authentication methods provided by RACF and uses the RACF access control model, which is primarily ACL-based. It logs administrative actions and security events to the z/OS System Management Facility (SMF) for auditing purposes.
The tool's architecture is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing z/OS security infrastructure. RA2002 provides administrative interfaces through online ISPF panels and batch jobs. User management is handled through RACF commands and panels.
The tool's main configuration parameters include report definitions, access control settings, and logging options, which can be configured through ISPF panels or batch jobs. RA2002 competes with other RACF administration tools by offering a comprehensive set of features for managing and auditing RACF security. Unlike some competitors, RA2002 focuses on leveraging the active RACF database for real-time information and provides a comprehensive set of reporting and search capabilities.