What infrastructure is required?

Dyna Cube requires a z/OS environment and integrates with SMS (Storage Management Subsystem). It also leverages historical data from Space Cube, so Space Cube must be present. It operates within an LPAR on the mainframe.

For mainframe products: Does this run in an LPAR?

Yes, Dyna Cube is z/OS dependent. It leverages z/OS system services and integrates directly with the SMS (Storage Management Subsystem).

Is this a standalone product or does it extend/enhance another product?

Dyna Cube extends and enhances storage management capabilities by providing policy-based automation. It requires Space Cube for historical data and integrates with SMS for policy enforcement.

How does Dyna Cube provide business value?

Dyna Cube helps organizations optimize storage utilization, reduce storage costs, and enforce compliance with storage policies. By automating storage management tasks, it frees up IT staff to focus on other priorities.

What would happen if an organization did NOT use this product?

Without Dyna Cube, organizations may struggle to efficiently manage their storage resources, leading to wasted storage space, increased costs, and potential compliance issues. Manual storage management is time-consuming and error-prone.

How does this product integrate with enterprise ecosystems?

Dyna Cube integrates with existing enterprise ecosystems through its z/OS integration. It leverages SMS and can potentially integrate with other mainframe management tools. The specific integration capabilities depend on the vendor's implementation.

How does Dyna Cube address security concerns?

Dyna Cube's security features revolve around controlling access to mainframe datasets. It leverages z/OS security mechanisms, such as RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret, to authenticate users and control access to storage resources.

What access control model is used?

Dyna Cube leverages the access control model provided by the underlying z/OS security system (RACF, ACF2, Top Secret). It uses these systems to define and enforce access controls to datasets.

What audit/logging capabilities exist?

Dyna Cube likely provides audit logging capabilities to track storage management activities. These logs can be used to monitor policy enforcement and identify potential security breaches. The specific logging details are vendor-specific.

How is Dyna Cube typically deployed?

Dyna Cube is typically deployed on-premise within a z/OS environment. Implementing it requires expertise in z/OS storage management and SMS. Ongoing operations include monitoring storage utilization, reviewing policy effectiveness, and maintaining the configuration files.

What level of technical expertise is required to implement it?

Implementing Dyna Cube requires technical expertise in z/OS storage management, SMS, and the organization's storage policies. Familiarity with Space Cube is also beneficial.

What ongoing operational requirements exist?

Ongoing operational requirements include monitoring storage utilization, reviewing the effectiveness of storage policies, and maintaining the configuration files. Regular audits of storage usage and policy compliance are also important.

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Dyna Cube

Name: Dyna Cube
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Product Overview

Dyna Cube is a policy-driven storage management solution for z/OS environments. It provides automated dataset management based on user-defined policies and historical data from Space Cube. The architecture comprises several key components: 1.

**Policy Engine:** Evaluates storage policies against dataset attributes. 2. **SMS Interface:** Integrates with the z/OS Storage Management Subsystem (SMS) to enforce policies.

3. **Space Cube Connector:** Retrieves historical data from Space Cube for policy decisions. 4.

**Configuration Repository:** Stores storage policies and configuration settings. These components communicate through internal APIs and z/OS system services. The Policy Engine uses the Space Cube Connector to access historical data and the SMS Interface to apply storage management actions.

The Configuration Repository stores the policies that drive the Policy Engine. Dyna Cube leverages z/OS security mechanisms (RACF, ACF2, Top Secret) for authentication and access control. It relies on configuration files to define storage policies.

These files specify the rules and criteria used to manage datasets. The tool provides monitoring and logging capabilities to track storage management activities and policy enforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dyna Cube do?

Dyna Cube is a tool for policy-based storage management on z/OS systems. It uses historical data from Space Cube and user-defined policies to manage datasets. It automates storage management tasks based on defined rules.

Is this a system, application, or tool?

Dyna Cube is a tool designed to automate and enforce storage management policies. It is not a complete system or application, but rather a utility that enhances existing storage management infrastructure.

What types of organizations use this?

Organizations that manage large amounts of data on z/OS systems, particularly those in industries like banking, insurance, and government, can benefit from Dyna Cube. These organizations often need to enforce strict storage policies for compliance and efficiency.

When should we consider Dyna Cube?

A company should consider using Dyna Cube when they need to automate storage management tasks, enforce policies across a large number of datasets, and optimize storage utilization. It is particularly useful when historical data analysis is required for policy decisions.

What are the alternatives to Dyna Cube?

Alternatives to Dyna Cube include BMC AMI Storage solutions (FDRPAS, COMPAKTOR, FDRABR), and manual SMS routines. Dyna Cube differentiates itself by integrating historical data from Space Cube with user-defined policies for automated enforcement.

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Dyna Cube

Product Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dyna Cube do?

Is this a system, application, or tool?

What types of organizations use this?

When should we consider Dyna Cube?

What are the alternatives to Dyna Cube?

What infrastructure is required?

For mainframe products: Does this run in an LPAR?

Is this a standalone product or does it extend/enhance another product?

What configuration files or interfaces are used?

How does Dyna Cube provide business value?

What would happen if an organization did NOT use this product?

How does this product integrate with enterprise ecosystems?

How does Dyna Cube address security concerns?

What access control model is used?

What audit/logging capabilities exist?

How is Dyna Cube typically deployed?

What level of technical expertise is required to implement it?

What ongoing operational requirements exist?

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