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IBM Z Development and Test Environment provides a cost-effective solution for testing mainframe applications. It emulates a complete z/OS environment, including key components like CICS, DB2, and IMS, on a distributed platform. This reduces the need for direct mainframe access, lowering operational costs and improving resource utilization. The product supports a wide range of programming languages, including COBOL, PL/I, and...

IBM Z JCL Expert is a tool designed to improve the reliability and efficiency of batch processing on z/OS. It proactively validates JCL syntax and identifies potential causes of batch job failures before submission. This includes checking for dataset existence, verifying Db2 plans, and enforcing security policies. The tool uses configuration files to define validation rules, dataset naming conventions, and...

IBM Z Multi-Factor Authentication provides enhanced security for z/OS and z/VM environments by requiring users to authenticate using multiple factors. The architecture includes the Authentication Server, RADIUS server component, and a configuration database. Communication between components occurs via standard protocols such as RADIUS, LDAP, and TLS. The product exposes REST APIs for administrative tasks and integration with other systems. User...

IBM Z NetView is a comprehensive network and systems management solution designed for the z/OS platform. It provides monitoring, automation, and control capabilities for TCP/IP and SNA networks, as well as z/OS systems. Key components include the NetView core, automation functions, and optional features for managing specific network protocols. Common commands include `DISPLAY`, `START`, and `STOP`. The system uses RACF...

IBM Z OMEGAMON AI for z/OS provides a comprehensive solution for monitoring and managing z/OS environments using machine learning. It enables proactive problem detection, reduces downtime, and improves system performance. The architecture includes the OMEGAMON Data Provider, Machine Learning Inference Engine, and Enhanced 3270UI, communicating via TCP/IP. Key features include: * **Real-time Monitoring:** Provides real-time performance data through the Enhanced...

IBM Z Operations Analytics provided a centralized platform for analyzing z/OS operational data, including SMF records, logs, and system events. It leveraged components such as Logstash for data ingestion, Elasticsearch for data storage and indexing, and Kibana for data visualization. Key features included custom dashboards, reporting, and REST APIs for integration with other monitoring and automation tools. The product supported...

IBM Z Operational Log and Data Analytics offers a comprehensive solution for managing and analyzing z/OS log data. It combines the capabilities of IBM Common Data Provider and IBM Z Operation Analytics to provide a unified platform for operational intelligence. The system collects data from various z/OS sources, including SYSLOG, SMF, NetView messages, VSAM ESDS files, and UNIX log files,...

IBM Z Performance and Capacity Analytics is designed for capacity planning and WLC analysis across z/OS, UNIX, and IBM i environments. It leverages data from IBM Z Decision Support for z/OS and integrates with other platforms. The tool helps organizations optimize resource utilization, forecast capacity needs, and manage software licensing costs. Key features include data collection, processing, storage, and reporting....

IBM Z Platform for Apache Spark provides a way to run Apache Spark workloads directly on z/OS, capitalizing on the mainframe's reliability and security. It integrates with existing z/OS security and resource management features, such as RACF for authentication and WLM for workload management. This reduces the need to move data off the platform for processing. Key operations include submitting...

The IBM Z Program Development Tool is a software emulator that allows mainframe operating systems to run on UNIX-based systems. It is designed for ISVs to develop and test software for IBM Z mainframes. Key components include the emulator core, which handles the execution of mainframe instructions; a virtual device manager, which simulates hardware devices; and a configuration manager, which...

IBM Z Software Asset Management (ZSAM) provides comprehensive software asset management capabilities for z/OS environments. Key components include the Discovery Engine, Data Collector, Db2 Database, and Reporting Engine. The Discovery Engine identifies installed software, while the Data Collector gathers usage data. This data is stored in Db2 databases and used by the Reporting Engine to generate reports. ZSAM helps organizations...

IBM Z System Automation is a critical component for automating and managing z/OS environments. It integrates with IBM Z NetView to provide comprehensive system monitoring and control. Key architectural components include the Automation Manager, Policy Database, and Automation Agents. The product supports RACF for authentication and provides extensive logging through NetView. Common commands include INGAMS, INGINFO, and INGSET, which are...

IBM Z Workload Scheduler (ZWS) is a robust batch automation solution designed for z/OS environments. It provides centralized control over batch processing, enabling organizations to define, schedule, and monitor workloads across multiple platforms. Key components include the Controller, which manages job definitions and schedules, and Tracker Agents, which execute jobs on managed systems. ZWS supports various authentication methods, including RACF,...

IBM z/OS Container Platform extends the z/OS environment to execute Open Container Initiative (OCI) standard Linux containers, building upon the foundation of z/OS Container Extensions (zCX). This allows organizations to deploy a wider array of containerized applications on z/OS, leveraging existing infrastructure and skills. Key features include integration with z/OS security features such as RACF for authentication and authorization, and...

IBM z/OS Platform for Apache Spark aimed to provide a robust environment for running Apache Spark workloads directly on the z/OS mainframe. It allowed organizations to leverage existing z/OS infrastructure and security features, such as RACF, for Spark applications. The architecture included components like the Spark Master, which managed resources, and Spark Workers, which executed tasks. Communication between components used...

Ice-Pak is a suite of disk and dataset administration products designed to optimize storage and improve data management within z/OS mainframe environments. It addresses critical business problems related to storage efficiency, data availability, and operational costs. Without Ice-Pak, organizations may face challenges related to inefficient storage utilization, manual dataset management, and increased risk of data loss, leading to higher costs...

ICON provides comprehensive source code analysis capabilities for z/OS applications. The system comprises the Source Code Analyzer, Dependency Mapper, and Reporting Engine. The CLI allows for administrative tasks, including user management and system configuration. Key commands include `analyze source` to parse code, `map dependencies` to identify relationships, and `generate report` to create detailed reports. ICON supports authentication via user IDs...

ICPU is a performance monitoring tool for CICS applications running on z/OS. It addresses the business problem of identifying and resolving CPU bottlenecks within CICS environments. Without ICPU, organizations may struggle to pinpoint the root causes of performance issues, leading to inefficient resource utilization and increased operational costs. ICPU is most applicable to large enterprises in industries like banking, insurance,...

Identity Manager provides a centralized solution for managing user identities across heterogeneous IT environments. The core architecture comprises several key components: the Identity Manager Server, Connectors, and the administrative console. The server acts as the central hub, managing user data and policies. Connectors facilitate integration with various target systems, including z/OS (RACF, CA ACF2, CA Top Secret), Windows, and UNIX....

IdentityForge Advanced Adapter addresses the complexities of managing identities across heterogeneous environments. It synchronizes mainframe security systems (RACF, CA ACF2, CA Top Secret) with distributed systems (LDAP, UNIX, Windows), automating user provisioning, password synchronization, and access management. The architecture includes a synchronization engine, connector framework, rule processor, and reporting module. Key features include a rule-based engine for customized synchronization, API...