In an era where data-driven decision-making is paramount, having quick and reliable access to your mainframe management data is crucial.
VirtualZ™ now offers Unified Access and Processing: SMF and Mainframe Management Data. Based on PropelZ™, it is a powerful solution for accessing and processing essential mainframe management data, including System Management Facility (SMF) records, system logs, and other critical operational metrics.
Solution Overview
For businesses aiming to modernize their access to and archiving of mainframe logs (such as SMF records, system logs, console messages, job logs, network health and availability logs, APM data, and other operational metrics), PropelZ is the ideal solution.
PropelZ streamlines the access, extraction, and analysis of various logs, such as console messages, job logs, network health and availability logs, DB2 transaction logs, and Application Performance Management (APM) data.
By automating the extraction of management logs, PropelZ enables organizations to seamlessly integrate vital information into modern analytics and operational platforms (whether on-premise or in the cloud), gaining real-time insights without the complexities of traditional ETL processes.
The result? Optimized operational performance, enhanced security, and improved compliance through efficient log processing.
In addition, PropelZ allows for the archiving of mainframe management data to cost-effective cloud or SAN storage. Users can store data as a blob or in the relational database of their choice. Plus, VirtualZ provides a recovery tool that enables users to restore specific data ranges back to their mainframe if needed.
Key Features
- Near Real-Time Access: PropelZ offers instant read access to crucial mainframe management data, including SMF records, console messages, job logs, and APM data. This capability provides real-time insights without the need for replication or data movement.
- Automated Log Extraction: PropelZ automates the extraction of various management logs, eliminating the manual complexities associated with traditional ETL workflows. This ensures seamless integration with data lakes, databases, or analytics platforms, enhancing operational visibility.
- Hybrid Cloud & On-Premise Integration: PropelZ supports integration with target databases like MySQL, Oracle, and SQL Server, as well as AI and integration platforms like Snowflake. This flexibility allows organizations to choose the storage and analytics solutions that best meet their needs.
- Seamless Processing Integration: PropelZ facilitates direct integration of SMF records and other management logs with modern processing tools, enabling teams to make data-driven decisions and improve overall mainframe system performance.
- Security and Compliance: PropelZ ensures secure communication with chosen data storage targets, providing a reliable connection for data transfers while maintaining compliance with industry security standards and regulations—critical for managing sensitive data found in mainframe logs.
- Archiving and Resiliency: Managing mainframe data can consume significant storage resources. PropelZ helps organizations free up costly DASD and Tape/VTL resources by archiving data to cloud storage or on-prem SAN, while also increasing resiliency by keeping copies in multiple locations.
Benefits of PropelZ’s Unified Access and Archiving
- Enhanced Management Oversight: PropelZ automates the management of SMF records, console messages, job logs, APM data, and other logs, significantly reducing manual effort and making it easier to access, analyze, and archive mainframe data.
- Improved Operational Insights: With near real-time access to diverse mainframe management data, PropelZ empowers businesses to monitor performance, identify issues, and make informed operational decisions.
- Cost Efficiency: By minimizing reliance on costly ETL processes and eliminating the need for data replication, PropelZ helps organizations significantly reduce operational costs while improving access to critical management data.
- Flexible Storage Integration: PropelZ supports both cloud and on-premise storage options, providing organizations with the freedom to choose the best storage solutions for long-term retention, archiving, and compliance with industry regulations.
- Streamlined Compliance and Security: PropelZ ensures that all log processing and access procedures meet security and regulatory standards, significantly reducing the risk of data breaches and compliance failures.
Conclusion
For businesses aiming to modernize their access to and archiving of mainframe logs (such as SMF records, system logs, console messages, job logs, network health and availability logs, APM data, and other operational metrics), PropelZ is the ideal solution.
With features like real-time access, automated extraction, and seamless integration into modern processing platforms, PropelZ simplifies the complexities of log processing, enhances operational efficiency, and reduces costs.
By adopting PropelZ, organizations can gain deeper insights into their mainframe operations, ensure compliance, and future-proof their data processing strategies in a hybrid cloud environment.
Are you ready to elevate your mainframe management data processing?
