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DFSMS Optimizer

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What is it?
IBM's DFSMS Optimizer provides performance analysis and Management Class analysis capability enabling you to understand how you are managing data today, simulate the impact of change, and analyze your data management costs. The Optimizer also includes the HSM Monitor/Tuner for real-time monitoring and automation of HSM functions and the Workstation Charting Facility for viewing and presenting graphical representations of Optimizer reports.
 
DFSMS Optimizer release 2 highlights
  • Graphical User Interface running on Windows 95, Windows NT or OS/2
  • Performance and storage management analysis down to the data set level
  • Reporting and analysis for both SMS and non-SMS data
  • Powerful SMS filtering controls
  • High compression (80-90%) of collected SMF, RMF, CRR, and HSM data
  • Low-overhead what-if simulators and reporting
  • Application of unit cost numbers
 
Software and hardware requirements overview
Optimizer Release 2 is available as either a feature of DFSMS V1R2 (or higher), or as a standalone product, the DFSMS Optimizer for MVS/ESA and OS/390 (program number 5655-OPT).

The DFSMS Optimizer runs on any IBM processors supported by MVS/ESA.

The workstation components of the Optimizer have the following requirements.

  • PS/2 or compatible PC
  • OS/2 Warp 4, Windows 95, or Windows NT
  • 16MB of memory (minimum)
  • 3MB of free disk space
  • SVGA monitor, capable of 1024x768 resolution
  • TCP/IP

Now that you know the basics, you can find out more about DFSMS Optimizer Release 2 features.

Or you might have some other questions, such as:
What should I consider when setting cost components?
How do I use CRR to collect data for my analysis?

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