What is SmartAnalyzer for DMS?
SmartAnalyzer for DMS monitors CA Disk (DMS) operations on z/OS. It detects missing or unusable backups, identifies problematic migrations, and flags excessive backup or migration activity. It provides insights into the health and efficiency of your DMS environment.
How does SmartAnalyzer for DMS work?
The product analyzes DMS logs and metadata to identify issues. It provides reports and alerts based on predefined rules and thresholds. Users can customize these rules to fit their specific operational needs.
What are the key benefits of using SmartAnalyzer for DMS?
SmartAnalyzer for DMS helps ensure data integrity by identifying backup and migration failures. It optimizes storage utilization by detecting excessive backups and migrations. It also improves operational efficiency by proactively alerting administrators to potential problems.
How does SmartAnalyzer for DMS integrate with the z/OS environment?
SmartAnalyzer for DMS integrates with the z/OS environment through batch jobs and ISPF interfaces. It uses standard z/OS datasets for input and output. The product does not require any special hardware or software.