What infrastructure is required?

OPTI-AUD requires a zVSE/VSEn environment to operate. It analyzes COBOL applications running on this platform. It may also require specific subsystems or configurations depending on the features being used, such as access to job accounting data.

For mainframe products: Does this run in an LPAR?

OPTI-AUD runs on zVSE/VSEn. It is not z/OS dependent but is specific to the zVSE/VSEn operating system. It likely runs within an LPAR on the mainframe.

What configuration files are used?

OPTI-AUD likely uses configuration files to define parameters for analysis, such as specifying target datasets, programs, or date-related functions to scan for. The exact format and location of these files would be detailed in the product documentation.

What is the business value of OPTI-AUD?

OPTI-AUD helps organizations optimize their COBOL applications, leading to improved performance and reduced resource consumption. By identifying inactive programs and datasets, it can also help streamline software asset management and reduce licensing costs. The auditing capabilities provide insights into job resource usage, enabling better capacity planning.

What are the alternatives to OPTI-AUD?

Alternatives to OPTI-AUD include other COBOL analysis and auditing tools, such as Rocket Software's products or tools developed in-house. The key difference often lies in the specific features offered, the level of integration with the zVSE/VSEn environment, and the ease of use.

How does OPTI-AUD handle security?

The specific security features of OPTI-AUD would depend on its design, but it likely integrates with the existing security mechanisms of the zVSE/VSEn environment. This could include using RACF or similar access control systems to control who can access the analysis results and configuration data.

What audit/logging capabilities exist?

OPTI-AUD likely provides logging and auditing capabilities to track who is using the tool and what actions they are performing. This information can be used to monitor for unauthorized access or to investigate potential security breaches.

How is OPTI-AUD deployed?

OPTI-AUD is typically deployed on-premise within the zVSE/VSEn environment. Implementing it requires technical expertise in COBOL and the zVSE/VSEn operating system. Ongoing operational requirements include monitoring the tool's performance, maintaining the configuration files, and ensuring that it has access to the necessary data.

What are common implementation challenges?

Common implementation challenges might include configuring OPTI-AUD to correctly access and analyze the COBOL source code and datasets, ensuring that the tool does not negatively impact the performance of the production systems, and training staff on how to use the tool effectively.

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OPTI-AUD

Name: OPTI-AUD
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Barnard Software Active zVSE/VSEn

Tools and Utilities Application Development COBOL

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Barnard Software

Product Overview

OPTI-AUD is designed to analyze and audit COBOL applications within zVSE/VSEn environments. Its architecture comprises several key components working together to provide comprehensive analysis capabilities. These components include: 1.

**Source Code Scanner:** This component scans COBOL source code for specific patterns, such as date-related functions or other critical code segments. It uses configurable rules and patterns to identify relevant code sections. 2.

**Dataset Analyzer:** This component analyzes datasets used by COBOL applications to identify active and inactive datasets. It provides insights into data usage patterns and helps optimize storage utilization. 3.

**Resource Usage Analyzer (OPTI-ANALYZER):** This component analyzes COBOL batch resource usage to identify bottlenecks. It collects data on CPU usage, I/O operations, and memory consumption to pinpoint performance issues. 4.

**Reporting Engine:** This component generates reports based on the analysis results. It provides customizable reports that can be used to track application performance, identify potential issues, and monitor compliance. 5.

**Configuration Manager:** This component manages the configuration settings for OPTI-AUD. It allows administrators to define rules, patterns, and other parameters used by the analysis components. These components communicate through internal APIs and data structures.

The tool likely uses VSAM or similar storage mechanisms for storing configuration data and analysis results. OPTI-AUD integrates with existing zVSE/VSEn security mechanisms for authentication and access control.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does OPTI-AUD do?

OPTI-AUD is a tool designed to analyze and audit COBOL applications running on zVSE/VSEn systems. It helps identify active and inactive programs and datasets, scans COBOL source code for date-related functions, and analyzes COBOL batch resource usage to identify bottlenecks. The tool also supports software asset management and job resource auditing.

Is this a system, application, or tool?

OPTI-AUD is primarily a tool, although it provides application analysis capabilities. It is not a complete system or framework but rather a focused utility for COBOL application assessment and optimization on zVSE/VSEn platforms.

What types of organizations use this?

Organizations that rely heavily on COBOL applications running on zVSE/VSEn systems are the best fit for OPTI-AUD. These are often larger enterprises in industries like banking, finance, insurance, and government that have a long history of using mainframe systems.

When should we consider OPTI-AUD?

A company should consider using OPTI-AUD when they need to understand their COBOL application landscape better, identify potential performance bottlenecks, manage software assets, and audit job resource usage. This is especially relevant during application modernization efforts or when preparing for platform upgrades.

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Product Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

What does OPTI-AUD do?

Is this a system, application, or tool?

What types of organizations use this?

When should we consider OPTI-AUD?

What infrastructure is required?

For mainframe products: Does this run in an LPAR?

What configuration files are used?

What is the business value of OPTI-AUD?

What are the alternatives to OPTI-AUD?

How does OPTI-AUD handle security?

What audit/logging capabilities exist?

How is OPTI-AUD deployed?

What are common implementation challenges?

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