As the earlier chapters of this guide suggest, you can perform several steps to review a z/OS system. Use the forms in the System Review Checklist to plan your review. The information in that guide is also available online through the help facility.
Although the tests described in the checklists and the opinions expressed in this guide represent the views of many audit and security experts, you alone are in the best position to evaluate the situation at the data center you are reviewing. Therefore, do not hesitate to tailor our suggestions to fit your circumstances.
Once you plan the review, receive the completed Computer System Profile forms, and check the data center’s documentation and procedure manuals, you are ready to use CA Auditor to analyze the computer system as it actually functions. The efficiency of every computer system depends on factors such as the type of computer used, its hardware configuration, and the types of software running on the system. The Management Information Options provide an overall view of the computer system.
This chapter explains the concerns that you should keep in mind while using the CA Auditor Management Information Options. The following topics are explained:
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