Abstract:

Many important functions provided by z/OS Communication Server, such as AT-TLS, IPSec filtering and VPNs, IDS, etc. - either require configuration through the policy agent, or can benefit from policy-based customization. However, if policy agent is new to you, or if you haven't taken a look at it recently, you may have concerns about implementing policy-based functions due to the anticipated learning curve. In this session we will try to flatten that curve by explaining how to configure the policy-related components using traditional MVS data sets and JCL procedures, how to operate, and how to monitor policy agent and related components. The session will also introduce significant networking policy infrastructure enhancements in z/OS V1R11, such as automated archive of syslogd files to MVS data sets, an ISPF browse and search application for accessing the syslogd files and archives, and new functions in Policy Agent to start, monitor, and stop the other related policy components.

Alfred Bundgaard Christensen Architecture, Strategy and Design Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA

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