So much information, so little time...

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.

 

 

Minimum System Requirements:
OS/390, DB2 3.0 or higher, PL/1, TCP/IP 3.1 or higher, any 32 bit Windows Version.