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Tivoli Omegamon XE for USS was designed to monitor z/OS USS environments, providing insights into system performance and resource utilization. Key components included monitoring agents, data collectors, and a central management server. The agents collected data on processes, file systems, and network activity. The product used a proprietary API for data collection and management. Administration was performed through a CLI...

Tivoli Omegamon XE for WebSphere Application Server was designed to monitor the performance and availability of WebSphere Application Server environments on z/OS. Key components included the monitoring agent, the Tivoli Enterprise Monitoring Server (TEMS), and the Tivoli Enterprise Portal (TEP). The agent collected data on JVM performance, servlet response times, and transaction metrics. The TEMS acted as a central repository...

Tivoli Omegamon XE for WebSphere Integration Brokers provided monitoring capabilities for WebSphere Message Broker environments on z/OS. The product's architecture comprised agents, the Tivoli Enterprise Monitoring Server (TEMS), and the Tivoli Enterprise Portal (TEP). Agents collected data on message flows, broker resources (CPU, memory), and message queue performance. The TEMS processed and stored this data, and the TEP provided a...

Tivoli Omegamon XE for WebSphere MQ was designed to monitor WebSphere MQ environments on z/OS. The architecture comprised monitoring agents, the Tivoli Enterprise Monitoring Server (TEMS), and the Tivoli Enterprise Portal (TEP). Agents collected performance data, which was then processed and stored by the TEMS. The TEP provided a graphical interface for viewing real-time and historical data. Key configuration parameters...

Tivoli OMEGAVIEW was designed to consolidate monitoring data from various Candle products, providing a unified view of the z/OS environment. The system's architecture centered around a 3270 interface, allowing users to access pre-defined and custom screens. Key components included the OMEGAVIEW server, which aggregated data, and the 3270 client, used for user interaction. Data was stored in datasets, and configuration...

Tivoli Output Manager (TOM) is a key component for automating report and print output management on z/OS. It centralizes the collection, archiving, and distribution of reports, leveraging Db2 databases for data storage. The architecture includes the TOM Server, Output Queues, and the Db2 database. Common commands include START TOM, STOP TOM, and DISPLAY QUEUE. TOM enhances operational efficiency by reducing...

Tivoli Performance Modeler provided capacity planning and performance monitoring capabilities for z/OS systems. It allowed users to model the impact of changes to system resources, such as CPU, disk I/O, and LPAR definitions. The tool used RMF and CMF data to generate reports, aiding in proactive capacity planning and performance optimization. The primary administrative interface was a GUI, used for...

Tivoli Secure for WebSphere MQ was designed to provide encryption and security for messages within a WebSphere MQ environment. The product's architecture included components such as the Security Server, Key Manager, and Policy Engine. The Security Server handled the encryption and decryption of messages, while the Key Manager managed encryption keys. The Policy Engine enforced security policies. The product used...

TSA/RACF was designed to simplify RACF security administration on z/OS. It offered both an ISPF interface and a Windows GUI, providing a more user-friendly experience compared to using native RACF commands. Key functions included user profile management, group definition, and resource access control. The product did not expose any APIs. The architecture consisted of z/OS components and a Windows client,...

Tivoli Space Manager (TSM) was designed to automate the archiving of datasets on z/OS systems, optimizing storage utilization and reducing costs. Key components included the Archive Manager, Recall Manager, and Policy Engine. These components interacted with the z/OS operating system to manage dataset lifecycle. TSM used configuration files to define archive policies and storage locations. Common commands were `ARCHIVE`, `RECALL`,...

Tivoli Storage Manager Extended Edition for z/OS provided backup, restore, and archive capabilities for z/OS systems. It included features for hierarchical storage management (HSM) and disaster recovery. The system comprised a TSM server, TSM client, and storage devices, communicating via TCP/IP. Key commands included `BACKUP`, `RESTORE`, `ARCHIVE`, and `RETRIEVE`. User management and configuration were handled through the TSM server's administrative...

Tivoli Storage Manager for Data Retention for z/OS was designed to manage data retention policies on z/OS systems. The primary function was to prevent the deletion of files until specified retention criteria were met. Key components included the Data Retention Engine, which enforced retention policies, and the administrative interface, used for configuration and monitoring. The product used a command-line interface...

Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail for z/OS was designed to protect Lotus Domino email environments on the z/OS platform. Key components included the Data Protection for Lotus Domino, the z/OS USS Client, and API support. The product utilized the Data Protection for Lotus Domino API for integration with the Domino server. The primary function was to back up and restore...

Tivoli Storage Manager for z/OS provided automated backup and archiving for z/OS systems, specifically targeting USS HFS and zFS files. Key components included the z/OS client and the command-line interface (CLI) for administration. The system used storage pools for data storage and supported user authentication via user IDs and passwords. The main commands were `backup` and `archive`, with syntax like...

Tivoli Storage Manager for z/OS Media provides a bridge for platforms to leverage mainframe storage resources. Key components include the Tivoli Storage Manager server, client nodes, and storage devices. Communication occurs over TCP/IP. The server utilizes a DB2 database for metadata storage. Administrative tasks are performed through the command-line interface (CLI). User management involves registering and defining client nodes. Configuration...

The Tivoli Storage Manager for z/OS USS Client and API provided backup and archive capabilities for z/OS UNIX System Services files and directories. It enabled communication with TSM servers on various platforms. The main components included the `dsmc` client, the TSM server, and the storage pool. The `dsmc` client initiated backup and archive operations. The TSM server managed the storage...

Tivoli Storage Manager S/390 Edition was a mainframe-based data protection solution. It provided backup, archive, and restore capabilities for z/OS and z/VM environments. Key components included the Tivoli Storage Manager server, client agents, and storage devices. The CLI was the primary administrative interface. Authentication used user IDs and passwords. The product is no longer supported. Consider IBM Spectrum Protect or...

Tivoli Storage Optimizer (TSO) was designed to automate storage management tasks on z/OS systems. Its main components included a server and agents that interacted with storage devices. The CLI was the primary interface for administration, with commands for defining storage policies and initiating data migration. TSO aimed to reduce storage costs by optimizing storage utilization and automating tasks. It integrated...

TPC-Rz provided a centralized solution for managing disk replication on z/OS, supporting technologies like FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, and Global Mirror. Key components included the TPC-Rz server, the z/OS agent, and the storage system. The CLI was the primary interface for operations, including creating replication sessions with `mkrep`, starting replication with `startrep`, and monitoring with `lsrep`. Configuration was managed through configuration...

Tivoli System Automation for Integrated Operations Management provides comprehensive automation and remote management capabilities for z/OS systems. Key components include the Automation Manager, Resource Adapters, and Event Processor. The Automation Manager coordinates operations, while Resource Adapters interface with managed systems. The Event Processor handles event notifications. The product supports a role-based access control (RBAC) model for security. Compared to competitors,...