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RA/8 is a utility designed to streamline the management of RACF user-group relationships on z/OS. The primary function is to simplify the administration of security profiles by providing a CLI for common tasks. Key components include the Command Processor, the RACF Interface, and the Reporting Engine. The Command Processor handles user input, the RACF Interface interacts with the RACF database,...

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. Key features include generating SMF reports to track security events, searching the...

RA2FM offers RACF reporting and analysis capabilities on Windows and Apple platforms. It operates by periodically downloading RACF data to a local database, which then allows users to explore and compare current and historical RACF configurations via GUI screens. This functionality supports security administrators in identifying potential security risks and tracking changes over time. Key features include data comparison, intuitive...

RAAD provides automated report generation and management for zVSE/VSEn environments. It captures reports from POWER queues (RDR, PUN, LST, XMT), VM queues (VMR, VMP, VML), and CSI-ARCHIVE datasets, storing them in a compressed format based on defined retention policies. Users can access reports online or automatically route them to specific printers. RAAD also allows viewing output from running VSE jobs,...

# RACF: Summary for Technical Managers RACF (Resource Access Control Facility) is IBM's external security manager (ESM) for z/OS and z/VM mainframe environments. It provides comprehensive access control, authentication, and auditing capabilities. RACF helps organizations protect sensitive data, comply with regulatory requirements, and mitigate security risks. Implementing RACF involves defining users, groups, and resources, and assigning appropriate permissions. RACF integrates...

RACF Sentinel was designed to enhance the security posture of z/OS environments by providing real-time monitoring and alerting capabilities for RACF security events. The system comprised several key components, including the Sentinel task, configuration files, and a security event log. The Sentinel task monitored RACF events, such as unauthorized access attempts and policy violations. Configuration involved defining security policies and...

RACFBroker provides a secure and efficient way to integrate Java applications with the RACF security system on z/OS. It addresses the challenge of managing security across different platforms by acting as middleware between Java applications and the mainframe. The product consists of two key components: RACFBroker/z, which runs on the z/OS mainframe, and RACFBroker/J, the Java client component. These components...

racfGUI offers a graphical approach to RACF administration, streamlining security management on z/OS. It simplifies tasks such as user and group administration, resource definition, and permission management, reducing the need for direct TSO or CICS interaction. The system architecture includes a client component providing the GUI and a z/OS mainframe hosting RACF. It interacts with RACF through authorized system services,...

Raincode ASM370 Compiler provides a solution for migrating mainframe assembler applications to the .NET environment. It allows organizations to leverage existing business logic and expertise while modernizing their systems. The compiler translates mainframe assembler code into .NET Common Intermediate Language (CIL), enabling execution on .NET platforms. The compiler integrates with Visual Studio and supports command-line compilation. Key features include support...

Raincode Checker is a static analysis tool that helps organizations maintain high code quality in COBOL, ADA, and C applications. It ensures adherence to defined coding standards, reducing technical debt and improving maintainability. The tool integrates with the Eclipse IDE and supports command-line execution, making it suitable for both interactive development and automated build processes. Key features include customizable coding...

Raincode COBOL provides a solution for migrating COBOL applications to the Microsoft .NET environment. It includes a COBOL compiler (`cobc`) that translates COBOL source code into .NET Common Intermediate Language (CIL). This allows legacy COBOL applications to run on the .NET Framework and integrate with modern .NET components. Data migration to Microsoft SQL Server is also supported. Key features include...

Raincode Datakom is a specialized migration solution for CA Datacom/DB to SQL and CA Ideal to CICS migrations. The core architecture comprises the Datacom/DB to SQL converter, the Ideal to CICS translator, and the data migration engine. These components work together to automate the conversion of database schemas and application code. The tool uses configuration files to define the migration...

Raincode PL/I offers a comprehensive solution for migrating and modernizing PL/I applications. The system comprises a compiler, linker, and migration tools specifically designed for the .NET framework. Key components include the `rpl1` compiler, the `rlink` linker, and data migration utilities. Communication primarily occurs through file system interactions and network connections to SQL Server. The system supports the compilation of PL/I...

Raincode Qix is a CICS emulator for Windows that enables organizations to run mainframe applications in a .NET environment. It supports languages like COBOL, Assembler, and PL/I. The architecture includes components that communicate via TCP/IP. Key operations involve CICS commands such as `EXEC CICS READ`, `EXEC CICS WRITE`, `EXEC CICS START`, and `EXEC CICS LINK`. Configuration files define the CICS...

Rapid Reorg for Db2 is a high-speed utility designed to reorganize Db2 tablespaces and indexes, reducing downtime and improving application availability. It offers capabilities such as collecting statistics and creating image copies during the reorganization process. A significant feature is the inclusion of CA OnlineReorg functionality, which allows tables to be reorganized while maintaining read and update access to data....

Rational Asset Analyzer was designed to analyze source code on z/OS systems to determine application relationships and dependencies. It identified various elements, including batch jobs using IMS PSBs, copybooks, and datasets. The tool also identified programs called by a program and unused code. The architecture comprised an analysis engine, a data repository, and a reporting module. Administrative interfaces were available...

Rational Business Developer (RBD) provides a comprehensive environment for developing and deploying EGL applications on IBM mainframe systems. The core components include the Eclipse-based IDE, EGL compiler, code generators (COBOL and Java), and deployment tools. RBD supports integration with z/OS and z/VSE environments, enabling developers to create applications that interact with existing mainframe assets. Key features include visual development tools,...

Rational COBOL Runtime for z/VSE is a key component for executing COBOL applications generated from EGL on z/VSE systems. The architecture includes the runtime environment, which manages program execution, and interfaces for interacting with the z/VSE operating system and other system resources. Key components include the COBOL compiler interface, which handles the translation of EGL code into executable COBOL, and...

HATS is a software solution designed to modernize legacy host applications by transforming their 3270, 5250, and VT* terminal screens into web-based interfaces. The core architecture comprises the HATS Toolkit for development, the HATS runtime environment for execution, the HATS server for hosting applications, and the HATS client (web browser) for user access. HATS supports REST and SOAP APIs for...