CA VM:Account

CA VM:Account is a resource accounting and chargeback system for z/VM. It provides detailed insights into resource consumption, enabling organizations to implement chargeback mechanisms, perform capacity planning, and optimize system utilization. The system collects data through z/VM's System Management Facilities (SMF) and processes it to generate reports.

The architecture of CA VM:Account consists of several key components: the SMF data collector, the processing engine, the reporting module, and the configuration file manager. The SMF data collector retrieves resource usage data from z/VM's SMF. The processing engine transforms the raw data into meaningful information.

The reporting module generates various reports based on the processed data. The configuration file manager allows administrators to define processing parameters, report formats, and chargeback rates. Communication between these components is primarily through internal system calls and data queues.

The system relies on z/VM's security features for authentication and access control. Competing products offer similar functionality, but CA VM:Account distinguishes itself through its tight integration with z/VM and its comprehensive reporting capabilities.