OpenSSH for z/OS: New Features and Functions

Project and Program: Enterprise Data Center, Security and Compliance

Tags: Proceedings , SHARE in Orlando 2015 , 2015

Release 1.3 of IBM Ported Tools for z/OS - OpenSSH was announced to be available in February 2015.  This release is based on OpenSSH 6.4, reflecting a 5 year refresh. This session will review the new features in this major release as well as migration considerations for current users.  The presenters will provide detailed information on how to:

- Install IBM Ported Tools OpenSSH 1.3
- Tune Ported Tools OpenSSH
- Review of Service Requirements
- Tune Language Environment
- Enable ICSF /dev/random support
- Exploit hardware accelerated (CPACF via ICSF) Ciphers and Macs

Note: IBM has announced a statement of direction that OpenSSH will be included as a base element in z/OS 2.2.-Kershaw Mehta-IBM Corporation

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