Overview
Mainframe Services encompasses services based on usage of the VITA IBM mainframe and includes categories that make up the various Resource Utilization (RU) or chargeable services.
View the information below for guidance on how Virginia localities, non-executive agencies, and departments can access the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Department of Social Services (DSS) on the VITA mainframe.
The following two forms are for locality and out-of-scope agencies to manage continuing mainframe access:
- Network Access Form: This form is for localities and out-of-scope agencies to request COV network access through the firewall security team to connect to the mainframe.
- Mainframe Access Coordinator (MAC): This form is for localities and out-of-scope agencies to submit new names or update their mainframe access coordinator (MAC) appointees.
- Mainframe Access Coordinator Responsibilities: This document outlines and supports the VITA oversight of agencies’ mainframe access coordinator responsibilities.
Online Customer Forms
Billing Requests:
Mainframe Services Billing Account Request - ACTREQ-MF
Request for Mainframe Services User ID Account - VITA02-001
Logon ID Request - IBM Mainframe - VITA03-001
Comprehensive Services Credit/Change Request - VITAF
Service Requests:
Mainframe Access Coordinator (MAC)
ADABAS Field/File Modification - VITA07-015
ADABAS File Request - VITA07-014
CICS File Definition - VITA07-002
CICS General Purpose Request - VITA07-005
CICS Program/Mapset Change Request - VITA07-004A
CICS Transaction Change Request - VITA07-004B
DB2 Storage Group/Database Request - VITA09-010
MVS Automated Scheduling Change Request - VITA04
Natural Security Authorization - VITA07-010
Natural Table System Security Authorization - VITA07-017
Network Access Form: Firewall Rule Requests for Localities
Special Privilege Request - VITA-SP
Tape Handling Request - VITA06-001
Instructions for Online Form Submission:
Electronic submission: Upon completion of the entry of information, click "Submit". The next screen will provide an acknowledgement that your request has been accepted by our system. For your records an email copy of your submission will be sent to the email address you provided in the form.
Hardcopy submission: Hardcopy forms will have an Agency Authorization section at the bottom that includes instructions on where to send the form. Upon completion of the entry of information, click "Format to Print." The next screen will provide a presentation of the form with your data included. Print this off as you would any Web page, execute the authorization, and send the form to VITA. For your records an email copy of your submission will be sent to the email address you provided in the form.