BMC AMI Cost Management

BMC AMI Cost Management provides a comprehensive solution for managing and optimizing software licensing costs in z/OS environments. The architecture is centered around three primary components: the Data Collector, the Analysis Engine, and the Reporting Interface. The Data Collector gathers SMF data, which serves as the foundation for cost analysis.

The Analysis Engine processes this data, applying cost models and algorithms to determine software licensing expenses. The Reporting Interface presents the analyzed data through a Windows-based GUI, offering customizable reports and dashboards. Communication between components relies on proprietary protocols optimized for performance and data integrity.

The system uses a proprietary data format for storing analyzed cost data. Administration is performed through the Windows GUI, providing tools for user management, configuration, and monitoring. Key configuration parameters include data source definitions, cost model settings, and reporting options.

Security is enforced through role-based access control (RBAC), allowing administrators to define granular permissions for different user roles. Audit logging captures user activities and system events, providing a detailed audit trail for compliance and security purposes. Competing products include IBM SCRT.

BMC AMI Cost Management offers a dedicated Windows-based GUI, while some competitors may rely on mainframe-based interfaces.