Velocity Software, Inc. is recognized as
a leader in the performance measurement of z/VM and Linux on z.
The Velocity Performance Suite consist of a set of tools that
enable installations running z/VM to measure, report, and manage
the perfomance of not only their z/VM system, but their Linux on z
guests. In addition, many components of server farms can be
measured and analyzed. Performance data can be viewed real-time
through the use of either 3270 (often refered
to as a green screen) or a browser. The zPRO component is designed
to extend the capabilities of the z/VM sysprog (system programmer)
to the browser world. This feature moves system management to
the point-and-click crowd. Archived data and reports can be
kept available of long term review and reporting usine zMAP.
The zVPS, formally ESALPS, components consist of:
zMON (formally ESAMON - real-time display of performance data),
zTCP (formally ESATCP - SNMP data collection),
zMAP (formally ESAMAP - historical reporting and archiving),
zVWS (formally ESAWEB - z/VM based web server),
zTUNE (a subscription service),
zVIEW (formally SHOWCASE - web based viewing of performance data),
zPRO (new to the quality line of Velocity Software Products).
Velocity continues to work with other software vendors to ensure
smooth interface with or from other products such as
VM:Webgateway, CA-Webgateway, EnterpriseWeb, MXG, MICS.
Velocity software remains the leader and inovator in the
z/VM performance, Linux performance, Managing cloud computing
arenas.
zPRO (tm) — Web based systems management Portal
for z/VM and Linux for system z
As installations move towards System Z in virtualizing their servers,
there is an increasing need for a web based
interface suitable for system administrators.
Velocity Software is providing zPRO (tm) -
a web based interface
for z/VM systems management.
zPRO is a feature of zVPS, the Velocity Software
Performance Suite, utilizing
the web serving functionality provided for z/VM.
As a "native" z/VM based application, all functions are
performed using native z/VM facilities.
This architecture provides several advantages including
ease of use and the ability to leverage additional z/VM facilites.
Features provided in release 1 are:
Provisioning/cloning for:
Linux servers
Open Solaris
VSE
CMS users
Allow administrators to define servers based on "golden images"
and delete servers when they are no longer required.
DIRMAINT is (currently) required for this function.
Systems Management
Directory Management (requires DIRMAINT)
Shared File System (SFS) Management
RSCS Link Management
Spool Management
IP Address Management
System status (User, DASD, FCP, OSA, VDISK)
Performance Management
Managing Network/linux Performance Collection
Zview portal
ZVWS (ESALPS) Server Management
Security management - Allow administrators to manage z/VM
security (RACF) via web
Documentation
Velocity Software product documentation
z/VM HELP facility via web access
Ease of adding corporate documentation
Secure interface using SSL.
Installations interested in participating in the Beta Program
should contact Barton@VelocitySoftware.com
Release 2
The following functions are targeted for release 2
Installing and maintaining Velocity Software products
Managing the cp config and system files via the web
