What does zWRITE do?
zWRITE is a data collector designed to work with zPRO, providing performance and monitoring data within z/VM environments. It gathers system-level information to help administrators understand resource utilization and identify potential bottlenecks.
Is this a system, application, or tool?
zWRITE is best described as a tool set, providing a collection of utilities and functions focused on data collection and analysis within the z/VM operating system.
What types of organizations use this?
Organizations that rely on the z/VM operating system, particularly those running zPRO, and need detailed performance and monitoring data are ideal users. This includes enterprises in various sectors such as finance, government, and technology that utilize mainframe environments.
When should we consider zWRITE?
A company should consider using zWRITE when they need to proactively monitor and manage the performance of their z/VM systems. This is especially important when experiencing performance issues or planning for capacity upgrades.
What are the alternatives to zWRITE?
Alternatives to zWRITE include other performance monitoring tools available for z/VM, such as the Performance Toolkit for VM. These tools may offer overlapping or complementary features for system monitoring and analysis.