Metamon Event Recorder

Metamon Event Recorder is a tool set designed to monitor and analyze CICS transaction performance on z/OS. It captures detailed activity data, including EIBs, file records, temporary storage queue records, and program commareas, providing insights into CICS transaction performance. Organizations in industries like banking, finance, and retail use it to optimize resource utilization, reduce response times, and improve overall application efficiency.

Metamon Event Recorder runs on z/OS and is CICS-dependent, requiring a CICS environment to monitor transaction activity. It typically runs within an LPAR on the mainframe. While specific API details require vendor documentation, Metamon Event Recorder likely provides interfaces for accessing recorded event data.

These interfaces may include APIs for querying and retrieving performance metrics. Security features include access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel can access sensitive CICS data. Audit logging tracks user activity and configuration changes, providing a detailed audit trail.

Ongoing operational requirements include monitoring the performance of Metamon Event Recorder itself, maintaining sufficient storage for recorded event data, and ensuring the product is properly configured to capture the desired CICS activity. Alternatives include CICS performance analyzers and system monitors offered by IBM and other vendors.