Understanding RACF Training in Switzerland

  • Delivery Method: Online Instructor-Led / Classroom Based / Onsite
  • Participation Model: Public Training / Private / In-House Training
  • Duration: 1 Day
  • Price: From CHF 750 +TAX
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  • UK & Switzerland Based Global Training Provider
Today a sound understanding of security is essential for all of us working in IT. This one-day course is the ideal introduction to IBM's RACF, and is suitable for all technicians, administrators, support personnel and managers who will come across RACF in their daily work. It is also an ideal introduction to RACF for Systems Programmers and those training to be RACF Administrators. The course clearly explains the concepts and terminology of RACF, and introduces all the major RACF commands.<br><br>This course is also available for one-company, on-site presentations and for live presentation over the Internet, via the Virtual Classroom Environment service.
We can organize this training at your preferred date and location.
HAVELSAN
ASELSAN
PepsiCo Türkiye
JTI TÜTÜN ÜRÜNLERİ SANAYİ A.Ş.
ING Bank
DHL
MASTERCARD
Huawei
TotalEnergies
Mercedes-Benz Türk A.Ş.
Goodyear
FORD OTOMOTIV SANAYI A.S.
3M COMPANY
Schneider Electric
Central Bank of Azerbaijan
BP Petrolleri
Procter & Gamble (P&G)
Qatar Foundation
Bank Of China
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
MORGAN STANLEY & CO Inc
Novo Nordisk
DEUTSCHE BANK
Azerbaycan Cumhuriyeti Emek ve Ahalinin Sosyal Güvenliği Bakanlığı
ACCENTURE

Prerequisites

Attendees should have a clear understanding of z/OS at a conceptual level.

What You Will Learn

  • identify the need for security in business information systems
  • explain all major RACF commands
  • explain dataset and general resources
  • understand how to connect users to groups
  • understand the dataset related commands to manage both discrete and generic profiles
  • understand the commands to manage general resources
  • describe the audit facilities available in RACF
  • use and explain the operation of the setropts management commands.

Training Outline

Introduction to RACF

What is required of a security system?; IBM's Resource Access Control Facility (RACF); Main RACF/MVS components; How does RACF work?; RACF Profiles; RACF classes; Controlling access; RACF commands.

Planning for RACF

Management commitment; Selecting a security planning and implementation team; Responsibilities of the implementation team; Deciding what to protect; Deciding how to protect data; Establishing ownership structures; Establishing who needs access.

RACF Group Structure

RACF group structure; Group types; Data set owning groups; Users owning groups; General Resource groups; Concept of group and profile ownership; Administration delegation; Benefits of RACF groups; Defining RACF groups; Group CONNECT authority; Group profile contents; Group related commands.

Defining Users to RACF

Information on users; RACF user information; DFP segment information; TSO segment information; OPERPARM segment information; NETVIEW segment information; CICS segment information; OMVS segment information; Defining a new User; Prepare to create the user profile; Create the User Profile; Give user access to any RACF-protected areas; User-related commands; User attributes; Classifying users and data; Security categories and levels; Security labels.

Defining Data Sets to RACF

Data set related commands; Data set protection; Discrete profiles; Generic profiles; Rules for defining data set profiles; Naming Convention; Data set profile ownership; Defining Generic Profiles; Access authority for data sets; Adding data set profiles - ADDSD; Permitting access (PERMIT command).

Defining General Resources

General Resource related commands; Class Descriptor Table (CDT); IBM-defined Resource Classes; Steps for defining General Resource profiles; Granting access to a General Resource; Global Access Table (GAT).

Maintenance & Housekeeping

Maintenance and housekeeping activities; SETROPTS command options; Options for initial setup; In-storage profiles; SETROPTS REFRESH Option; Maintaining the RACF database(s); Maintenance utilities; Maintaining the Started Task Table; Data Security Monitor (DSMON).

Why Choose Us

Experience Understanding RACF in Switzerland through Bilginç IT Academy's live and interactive virtual classroom environment. Join a Public course as an individual delegate or arrange a dedicated Private / In-house online training program exclusively for your organization.

  • Delivery Method: Online Instructor-Led
  • Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
  • Live and Interactive Training: Connect with your instructor in real time and actively participate through discussions, Q&A sessions, practical exercises, and group activities.
  • Flexible Participation: Join the training from your home, office, or any location with a suitable internet connection.
  • Expert Trainer Network: Learn from experienced trainers with strong industry backgrounds and practical field expertise.
  • Over 30 Years of Training Expertise: Benefit from Bilginç IT Academy's professional training experience since 1995.
  • Worldwide Access: Join our live virtual classrooms from Switzerland or anywhere else in the world, or arrange a dedicated online training program for your organization.

Experience Understanding RACF through face-to-face Classroom Based training in Switzerland. Training can be delivered as a Public course open to individual delegates or as a dedicated Private / In-house class for your organization.

  • Delivery Method: Classroom Based
  • Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
  • Face-to-Face Learning: Interact directly with your instructor and fellow delegates in an engaging classroom environment.
  • Experienced Trainers: Learn from specialists with extensive industry experience and practical real-world knowledge.
  • Professional Training Environment: Attend training in comfortable, well-equipped classrooms designed to support effective learning.
  • Practical Learning: Depending on the course, reinforce your knowledge through hands-on exercises, scenarios, case studies, and instructor-led activities.

Arrange Understanding RACF in Switzerland as a dedicated Onsite training program for your organization. Bilginç IT Academy trainers can deliver the training at your office or another location of your choice, with the program planned around your team's requirements and business objectives.

  • Delivery Method: Onsite
  • Participation Model: Private (In-house)
  • Training at Your Preferred Location: Organize the training at your company's office or another location selected by your organization.
  • Tailored Course Content: Adapt the training program to your projects, team structure, existing skill levels, and specific business requirements.
  • Team-Focused Learning: Develop your team around a shared knowledge base while strengthening internal collaboration and knowledge transfer.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Plan the training dates, location, and program according to your organization's operational requirements.
  • Worldwide Onsite Delivery: Arrange the training in Switzerland or at another preferred location worldwide. Bilginç IT Academy trainers can travel to your selected location to deliver the dedicated training program.
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Understanding RACF Training Course in Switzerland Schedule

Join our public courses in our Switzerland facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.

We can organize this training at your preferred date and location.
05 Oktober 2026 (1 Day)
Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern
CHF 750 +TAX
18 Oktober 2026 (1 Day)
Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern
CHF 750 +TAX
21 Oktober 2026 (1 Day)
Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern
CHF 750 +TAX
09 November 2026 (1 Day)
Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern
CHF 750 +TAX
14 November 2026 (1 Day)
Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern
CHF 750 +TAX
15 November 2026 (1 Day)
Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern
CHF 750 +TAX
17 November 2026 (1 Day)
Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern
CHF 750 +TAX
13 Dezember 2026 (1 Day)
Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern
CHF 750 +TAX

Switzerland is globally recognized as the gold standard for fintech, precision engineering, and data privacy. Zurich and Geneva are not only financial capitals but also critical hubs for blockchain innovation and high-security IT infrastructure. Home to ETH Zurich, one of the world's leading technical universities, the Swiss ecosystem attracts the brightest minds in cryptography and systems engineering. Our IT training services in Switzerland are designed for those who operate in high-stakes environments where accuracy and security are paramount. We offer specialized courses that cover the full spectrum of modern technology, from secure cloud management to advanced data analytics, ensuring that professionals in the Swiss confederation maintain their competitive edge in a digital-first world.

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