Protecting data sets

This topic describes considerations related to using RACF® to protect data sets on DASD and tape. Unless there is an explicit qualification, all of the information in this topic applies to both DASD and tape.

To protect data sets, create data set profiles. These profiles can be either discrete or generic. See z/OS Security Server RACF Command Language Reference for information about how to use the ADDSD and PERMIT commands to create data set profiles.

Automatic direction of application updates for the DATASET class require special consideration. See Controlling automatic direction of passwords and Considerations for the DATASET class.