IBM Tivoli® AF/OPERATOR® on z/OS is a robust console automation solution for OS/390® and z/OS® environments.

Use it to streamline common tasks, optimize system performance and reduce avoidable errors, so that your staff only focuses on events or tasks that require human intervention.

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Tivoli AF/OPERATOR on z/OS

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FeaturesAdvantagesBenefits
Responds to information from IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON monitors and other tools using REXX-based routines Incorporates skilled staff expertise into automated operations for better performance and availability Helps you do more with less: reduce total cost of ownership while improving service levels and minimizing scheduled outages
Controls the start up and shut-down of tasks and batch jobs, as well as devices such as initiators, tape drives and printers Improves staff productivity, system throughput and efficiency; reduces errors Increases service levels and protects your z/OS and z/OS environment by responding at machine speed
Suppresses, reroutes, highlights and manages console messages Reduce console messages and alerts impacting your staff Reduces complexity of problem identification by filtering routine messages, so you can hone in on atypical problems
Automatic response to console messages requiring a reply from an operator (WTORs) Extends knowledge and control over your production environment with machine speed response to common situations Frees staff to work on problems requiring human ingenuity, while low-level problems are addressed automatically
Subsystem Logging Facility (SLF) Report on and automate actions on MVS images connected via XCF – with or without a Parallel Sysplex Manages multiple MVS images from one point

 

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IBM Tivoli AF/OPERATOR® on z/OS® is a robust console automation solution that helps protect your z/OS or OS/390® mainframe environment by reducing human error and increasing control over system resources. IBM Tivoli AF/OPERATOR on z/OS ensures timely completion of critical but repetitive tasks and quick response to system events on the enterprise console, without the need for human intervention. IBM Tivoli AF/OPERATOR on z/OS automation runs on REXX programming scripts.

IBM Tivoli System Automation for z/OS is the primary IBM Tivoli automation product for building an end-to-end autonomic computing solution. The AF products are available for customers primarily focused on mainframe console automation, integration with IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON® data, and outboard automation.

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