Vanguard Administrator

The architecture of Vanguard Administrator comprises several key components: the Administration Console, the Reporting Engine, the Security Audit Module, and the RACF Interface. The Administration Console provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for managing the system. The Reporting Engine generates reports based on security data.

The Security Audit Module captures and logs user actions and system events. The RACF Interface interacts directly with the RACF security database. These components communicate using standard z/OS protocols, including TCP/IP.

The Administration Console communicates with the other components to manage configurations and retrieve data. The Reporting Engine retrieves data from the RACF Interface and Security Audit Module to generate reports. The Security Audit Module logs events from all components.

The RACF Interface interacts with the RACF database to retrieve and update security information. The system uses z/OS datasets for data storage. The Administration Console is the primary interface for configuration and management.

The Reporting Engine provides a variety of pre-defined and customizable reports. The Security Audit Module provides detailed audit trails for security monitoring. The RACF Interface ensures secure and efficient interaction with the RACF database.