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ZEN FTP Control was a security product for FTP file transfers on z/OS systems. It integrated with security systems such as RACF, CA ACF2, or CA Top Secret to provide secure file transfer capabilities. The product is no longer supported. The main components included a monitoring module, a logging module, and an interface to the security system. The product used...

ZEN IP Monitor, formerly IMPLEX, was a network monitoring solution for z/OS. It provided real-time and historical data on IP network performance. Key components included the IP Monitor Agent, Data Collector, and Reporting Engine. Common commands included `DISPLAY IP` and `TRACE IP`. The product is no longer supported. For network monitoring, consider IBM Z NetView or other solutions. These alternatives...

ZEN Linux Monitor provided centralized monitoring of z/Linux environments from z/OS. It used Linux agents to collect performance data, which was then transmitted to a central ZEN server on z/OS. The architecture consisted of Linux agents, a communication network (likely TCP/IP), and the ZEN server. Configuration involved setting parameters in configuration files on both the agent and server sides. The...

ZEN OSA Monitor was a network monitoring solution for z/OS, focused on the Open Systems Adapter (OSA). It provided network administrators with tools to monitor performance, identify issues, and optimize network resources. The main components included data collectors, a processing engine, and a reporting interface. These components communicated within the z/OS environment. Administrative interfaces likely included a CLI and possibly...

ZEN Trace and Solve was a network tracing and analysis tool for z/OS systems, designed to aid in the diagnosis of network-related issues. It supported VTAM I/O and buffer traces, IP packet and data traces, and EE traces. The product was originally released by William Data Systems and later acquired by Syncsort. The product is no longer supported. For network...

zHISR is a critical tool for managing and optimizing application performance on z/OS. It analyzes CPU usage by processing data from CPU MF and HIS, providing detailed reports on resource consumption. Key components include the data collector, analysis engine, and reporting module. The tool's primary function is to identify performance bottlenecks, enabling developers to optimize code and reduce CPU consumption....

zIIP Enabler for Natural optimizes Natural batch processing by offloading eligible workloads to zIIP processors. Key components include the zIIP Enabler runtime, configuration files, and monitoring tools. The runtime environment intercepts Natural batch jobs and evaluates them against predefined criteria. Configuration files specify which Natural applications and batch jobs are eligible for zIIP offload. Monitoring tools provide insights into zIIP...

Zina, a Platinum Technology product, automated the archiving of JES SYSOUT on z/OS. Key commands included `ARCHIVE`, `LIST`, `VIEW`, `DELETE`, and `SEARCH`. The `ARCHIVE` command archived reports, while `LIST` displayed them. `VIEW` allowed viewing of specific reports, and `SEARCH` enabled finding reports. Zina used RACF for user authentication and access control. The Archiving Engine, Indexing Service, and User Interface were...

ZIP/390 is a z/OS-based solution for secure file handling, offering compression, encryption, and transfer capabilities. It supports GZip and WinZip compatible compression, and encryption using Data 21 Cryptographic Facility for AES or PGP. Key commands include `ZIP`, `UNZIP`, `ENCRYPT`, and `DECRYPT`. Configuration files manage settings like encryption keys and compression levels. The product exposes APIs for integration, with specific endpoints...

ZIP/VSE is a comprehensive solution for file compression, encryption, and transfer within z/VSE environments. The software supports GZip and WinZip compatible compression, enhancing storage efficiency. For security, it utilizes the Data 21 Cryptographic Facility for AES encryption, or PGP, ensuring data confidentiality. Key components include the Compression Engine, Encryption Module, and File Transfer Agent. The command-line interface (CLI) allows for...

zISX provides a robust solution for virtualizing z/OS environments, enabling significant improvements in resource utilization and operational efficiency. Key components include the zISX Executive, Virtual Machine Manager, and Device Emulation Layer. These components work together to provide a complete virtualized z/OS environment. zISX supports the z/OS security model, including RACF for authentication and RBAC for access control. It integrates with...

zMakePDF is a solution designed to convert z/OS application output into PDF format, addressing the need to modernize mainframe output for broader accessibility and reduced costs. It integrates directly with z/OS applications, capturing print streams and spool data for transformation into PDF files. The system supports common z/OS input formats, including line data and AFP. Key components include the conversion...

zMAP is a performance analysis and reporting tool specifically designed for z/VM environments. It provides a comprehensive view of system performance, including standard reports on resource usage and the ESATUNE report for identifying potential bottlenecks. zMAP includes a performance database, enabling historical analysis and trend identification, which is crucial for capacity planning and proactive issue resolution. Organizations using z/VM can...

zMON is a system monitoring solution specifically designed for z/VM environments. It provides real-time performance data and historical analysis, enabling administrators to proactively manage and optimize their mainframe systems. zMON helps identify performance bottlenecks, optimize resource utilization, and reduce downtime. It is a valuable tool for organizations that rely on z/VM for critical applications. From a management perspective, zMON offers...

ZOSEM is a z/OS system management tool designed to enhance batch job processing and optimize resource utilization. Key features include dynamic dataset recall, BLKSIZE overrides, and dynamic JCL insertion. The Job Router component directs jobs based on program names, job classes, and resource requirements. The Dataset Recall Manager ensures data availability, while the JCL Injector streamlines JCL management. ZOSEM uses...

zOSMON is a software solution designed to process SMF performance records, with a focus on off-mainframe processing. It provides capabilities for extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL) SMF data into formats suitable for reporting and analysis. The system uses configuration files, often in YAML, to define data sources, transformation rules, and output destinations. These files specify how SMF records are mapped...

zPriceManager is a tool set designed to monitor and manage software licensing costs on IBM mainframe systems, focusing on Variable Workload License Charging (VWLC) and Advanced Workload License Charging (AWLC) models. It provides detailed usage data, historical reporting, and alerting capabilities, enabling organizations to optimize software usage and avoid unexpected licensing charges. zPriceManager helps businesses make informed decisions about their...

zPrime was designed to identify and offload eligible z/OS workloads to zIIP/zAAP processors, thereby reducing the consumption of general-purpose CPU cycles and lowering software licensing costs. Key components included the zPrime Manager, which controlled workload routing, and the zPrime Agent, which ran within the z/OS address spaces. Configuration involved defining workload eligibility using control statements. The product is not supported....

zPRO is a web-based interface designed to simplify the management of z/VM systems. It addresses the challenges of administering complex mainframe environments by providing a user-friendly, browser-based interface for managing z/VM resources. This tool enables administrators to perform tasks such as user management, resource allocation, and performance monitoring more efficiently. zPRO helps organizations reduce the operational overhead associated with z/VM...

zSecure Admin is a comprehensive security administration solution for z/OS, designed to simplify and automate RACF security management. It offers a centralized interface for managing users, groups, and resources. Key features include role-based access control (RBAC), audit logging, and real-time monitoring. The system comprises a client (GUI or CLI) and a server component that interacts with the RACF database. Administrators...