CA Jars

CA Jars is a resource management system designed for z/OS and zVSE/VSEn environments. It processes SMF records to provide detailed reports on resource usage, enabling organizations to optimize their IT infrastructure and reduce costs. Key components include utilities for processing SMF data and generating reports.

These components communicate through JCL-submitted batch jobs. The system integrates with RACF for security, using role-based access control (RBAC). Common operations include defining report parameters, scheduling report generation, and analyzing report output.

CA Jars uses configuration files to define report layouts, data sources, and processing parameters. While it does not expose a standard REST or SOAP API, it can be integrated with other systems through its batch processing capabilities. The architecture relies on batch processing of SMF data, with reports generated as output data sets.

Competing products include IBM Tivoli Usage and Accounting Manager. CA Jars provides detailed audit trails of resource usage, ensuring transparency and accountability in IT operations. Unlike some competitors, CA Jars focuses on detailed SMF record processing for comprehensive resource accounting, offering granular insights into system resource consumption.