IBM Z Common Data Provider provides the infrastructure that streams IT operational data from z/OS systems to the analytics platform. It provides various configuration options to gather and stream the data you want, in the ways you want. For those who are new to this product, however, the first thing you want to know might not be its advanced features, but rather the basic installation and configuration steps for setting up the product with its core functions running.

In answer to that need, the Content Design team of IBM Z Common Data Provider has recently composed the following Hands-on Guides:

ZCDP Handson Guide for streaming SMF data to Splunk via HEC.pdf

ZCDP Handson Guide for streaming SMF data to Elasticsearch.pdf

These books provide step-by-step instructions for setting up a Proof-of-Value environment with minimum configuration and customization. The purpose is to help users who are new to IBM Z Common Data Provider understand its installation and configuration flow, and its basic functions.

We hope these instructions are helpful to you in the process of learning and setting up the product. Feel free to leave a comment if you have any suggestions or questions.