Isn't that
typical? Your boss needs an Excel table showing all batch JCL not defined
in the job scheduler and he needs it NOW.
Doesn't
he realize, that it will take days to search ALL the JCL libraries,
cross-reference them with the definitions report from the job scheduler
and then consolidate everything and export the information to Excel?
Then you
remember... Scott from Systems downloaded a trial of some program that
he's been bugging you to look at for days. What was it? "Smarties"
or something? Wasn't it supposed to be some kind of "know-it-all-cross-referencing-reporting-graphing-thingy"?
Why not give it a whirl and see if he really knows what he's talking
about...
Turns out
Scott was right! SmartIS accurately produced that report within minutes.
The boss was pleased. Maybe you owe Scott that lunch now?
With
SmartIS you can very quickly cross-reference and analyze all
your z/OS data and graph it on a PC.
Actually
seeing your dataflows and how various types of data in a multiple
vendor system "fit together" can save so much time when solving
problems, integrating new components or optimizing your mainframe Production:
|
CA-7, CA-1 |
DB2 |
VTOC |
| CA-Scheduler |
IMS |
Beta-93 |
| CA-JobTrac |
JCL |
CA-Deliver |
| TWS
(OPC) |
RMM |
EasyTrieve |
| Control-M |
Source
Code |
Distrib.
Systems |
| Zeke |
|
Legacy
Apps |
With
SmartIS, you can find, access and analyze data from a number of different
sources, using one uniform interface, and one common dialog. Users from
different groups are no longer totally dependent on one another for
reports and analyses. Results are almost instantaneous.
SmartIS
can also help alleviate the shortage of mainframe talent these days,
by making data more accessible to personnel with different backgrounds
and skill sets. There's no need to learn a variety of (old) access methods
in order to find something.
SmartIS
lets you create your own queries or you can use the pre-defined ones
provided. No programming knowledge is required. Screens can also be
tailored to meet individual requirements.
'Jump'
from data source to data source (and back again!) to refine queries
and use results to 'dig deeper'.
As
SmartIS is an open system, it's possible to integrate existing
Applications, maximizing the use of site-specific solutions. Integrate
legacy systems instead of replacing them. Maximize the bottom line.
This
smart system is fast to install (requires DB2 on the mainframe
or ORACLE on the midrange or PC) and the graphical interface runs on
all 32 bit Windows platforms. SmartIS is easy to learn and use, saving
time and money searching for data, and is great for test environments
and Production alike.
When
Chuck retires, you'll lose much more than "just" a trusted co-worker.
You'll lose all his knowledge too.