BMC AMI Storage FDRPASVM

BMC AMI Storage FDRPASVM is designed to facilitate the non-disruptive migration of disks within z/VM environments. The architecture centers around a z/OS-based swap task that orchestrates the data movement, ensuring minimal impact on running applications. The utility supports z/VM mini-disks, full pack mini-disks, and volumes dedicated for CMS users.

The main components include: the z/OS swap task, responsible for managing the data transfer; the z/VM agent, which interfaces with the z/VM system; and configuration files, which define the migration parameters. Communication between these components relies on z/OS system services and potentially TCP/IP for cross-system coordination. The core operation involves initiating a disk swap, with configuration files specifying the source and target disks.

Security is integrated through z/OS and z/VM security subsystems, leveraging access controls and encryption capabilities. Unlike some competing products that may require application outages, FDRPASVM enables continuous operation, minimizing the impact on business processes. This leads to improved service levels, reduced costs associated with downtime, and greater flexibility in storage management.