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Product Overview

The architecture of BMC AMI Capacity Management includes several key components: data collectors, a central repository, analysis engines, and reporting interfaces. Data collectors gather performance data from z/OS and its subsystems, including CICS, Db2, IMS, IBM MQ, and Websphere Application Server. This data includes SMF records and other performance metrics.

The central repository stores the collected data, typically using a relational database. Analysis engines process the data to identify trends, anomalies, and potential performance bottlenecks. These engines use statistical algorithms and predictive models to forecast future capacity needs.

Reporting interfaces provide web-based access to the analysis results, allowing users to generate reports and dashboards. Communication between components is typically done through standard network protocols. The data collectors communicate with the central repository using TCP/IP.

The analysis engines access the data in the central repository through SQL queries. The reporting interfaces communicate with the analysis engines through APIs. Security is enforced through a role-based access control (RBAC) model, with authentication handled by RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret.

Alternatives include IBM Z Decision Support and CA SYSVIEW Performance Management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does BMC AMI Capacity Management do?

BMC AMI Capacity Management is a capacity management and planning tool designed for z/OS environments. It provides web-based reporting, predictive modeling, performance reporting, and application analysis for key subsystems like CICS, Db2, IMS, IBM MQ, and Websphere Application Server. It helps organizations understand and optimize their mainframe resource utilization.

Is this a system, application, or tool?

BMC AMI Capacity Management is a tool set. It provides a range of functions for capacity planning, performance analysis, and reporting. It is not a system or application in itself, but rather a collection of tools to manage mainframe capacity.

What types of organizations use this?

Organizations that rely on IBM z/OS mainframes for critical business applications benefit most from BMC AMI Capacity Management. These are typically large enterprises in industries like banking, finance, insurance, retail, and government. Any organization needing to optimize mainframe resource utilization and plan for future capacity needs is a good fit.

When should we consider BMC AMI Capacity Management?

A company should consider BMC AMI Capacity Management when they experience performance bottlenecks on their mainframe, need to optimize resource utilization to reduce costs, or require accurate capacity planning for future growth. It is also valuable when detailed performance analysis of applications like CICS, Db2, and IMS is needed.

What are the alternatives to BMC AMI Capacity Management?

Alternatives to BMC AMI Capacity Management include IBM Z Decision Support, CA SYSVIEW Performance Management, and other mainframe performance monitoring tools. BMC AMI Capacity Management distinguishes itself through its predictive modeling capabilities and integrated application analysis features.

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