VSERV/VSE

VSERV/VSE is a DASD administration tool designed for the z/VSE operating system. It provides a comprehensive set of utilities and functions to manage and maintain disk storage, addressing the critical need for efficient storage utilization and performance optimization. Organizations that rely on z/VSE for their core business operations, such as those in the finance, insurance, and retail sectors, can leverage VSERV/VSE to streamline their storage management tasks.

VSERV/VSE helps optimize DASD storage, leading to cost savings through efficient resource utilization and improved disk performance. It is deployed on-premise and primarily uses a command-line interface (CLI). VSERV/VSE integrates with the z/VSE system through standard I/O interfaces and system calls.

It supports authentication methods provided by z/VSE and uses an Access Control List (ACL) based system. Alternatives include BMC AMI Storage solutions and SMS/Debug. Common commands include those for formatting disks, copying data, and reorganizing storage.

The exact syntax for these operations can be found in the product documentation. VSERV/VSE provides logging capabilities to track administrative actions and system events. The main components of VSERV/VSE include the command-line interface, configuration file parser, and the DASD management routines.

These components communicate through system calls and I/O operations. VSERV/VSE uses the storage mechanisms provided by z/VSE. Network requirements are minimal, primarily involving access to the z/VSE system itself.