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Product Overview

SMT (Systems Monitoring Tool) is a monitoring solution for z/VM environments. The architecture consists of three main components: the Agent, the Central Server, and the Command-Line Interface (CLI). The Agent, installed on each z/VM system, collects data on CPU utilization, memory usage, and disk I/O.

This data is then transmitted to the Central Server, which stores and processes the information. The CLI provides administrative access for configuring monitoring parameters and viewing system logs. Communication between the Agent and the Central Server occurs over TCP/IP.

SMT stores monitoring data in a proprietary database format. Key commands involve configuring monitoring parameters and viewing system logs. Alternatives like IBM Z System Automation, BMC AMI Ops Automation, and Broadcom Automation Suite for z/VM offer more advanced architectures, including distributed data processing and support for multiple database types.

SMT's architecture is less scalable and flexible compared to these alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main monitoring capabilities of SMT?

SMT provides basic system resource monitoring, including CPU utilization, memory usage, and disk I/O. It also offers limited alerting capabilities based on predefined thresholds.

How does SMT collect monitoring data?

SMT uses a proprietary agent installed on the z/VM system to collect data. This agent communicates with a central server, which stores and displays the information.

How is SMT administered?

SMT's administrative interface is primarily command-line based. Configuration files are used to define monitoring parameters and thresholds.

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