DBU Audit FAQ's

1. Does DBU audit logs and/or DBU Audit capture changes made to files using DBUSQL?: DBUSQL does not interfere with the audit functionality of DBU. It is a shortcut for using the SQL search function in DBU. DBUSQL bypasses the need to open a file in DBU, then press F15 to Search, then F9 to Toggle from legacy search to SQL search. Executing the DBUSQL command does all that in one step, bringing the user immediately to the "Data Subset" screen. Any adds, changes, or deletes will be logged to the DBU/Audit journal or DBU change log if DBU is configured for that process.
2. What is the DBU Audit Plug-in?: DBU Audit Plug-in is software that allows DBU users to track and monitor DBU changes or displays on any iSeries file. DBU Audit offers an interface that allows the user to start or stop the auditing function, display or extract audit data for viewing or reporting, and maintain the integrity of the audit files.
3. Why is this better than earlier DBU audit tracking?: DBU Audit Plug-in goes beyond the base DBU audit tracking by storing the data in journals rather than spooled files. This simplifies the ability to track and report on changes to your database files for regulatory compliance management or internal control requirements.
4. Why is DBU Auditing important?: Regulatory compliance and internal controls have really become an issue for all companies. This was due to legislation passed (Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPPA, etc) after the Enron fall-out as well as other business scandals. Public companies, financial organizations and any company filing annual returns with the SEC are required to fully comply with financial reporting and independent audits.
5. How does DBU Audit help IT departments?: DBU Auditing is a great product for all companies. All IT departments manage, modify and display information in databases. Regulatory compliance and internal controls go to the heart of IT with requirements to manage & track this activity.

Combined with DBU Authority controls, which offer extensive tailoring on the access of all files and tailoring of the functionality within DBU for each user, DBU Audit features create the tracking and reporting mechanisms required for IT audits. Finally, DBU audit files can easily be protected from misuse and special security needs can be hand-tailored as needed by appropriate users.
6. Why is this different that IBM’s journaling function?: DBU Audit journals only those modifications made via DBU. IBM journals everything, which can cause information overload, making it difficult to isolate specific records you may be researching.
6. What if I need a more comprehensive audit solution?: Just let us know! we work with many business partners that we can refer you to. Combining our tool and utilizing theirs may just be the answer.

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