With z/OS V2R5, RACF introduced the option to have a VSAM data set as your RACF data base in specific environments. The intent, as stated in a z/OS statement of direction is to “to enhance pervasive encryption through RACF support for the use of an encrypted VSAM data set as its data base in specific configurations.”

This session describes the use of a VSAM linear data set as a RACF data base, the considerations for having an encrypted RACF VSAM data set, and how to move to an encrypted RACF VSAM data set.

This session is part one, with the second part being "The Path to an Encrypted RACF Database - The Reality", presented by Lenny Demoke-Bradshaw.