IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision: Reference Guide

The reference guide provides information on the functions of z/OS disks and servers.

Introduction
IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision is a product that can analyze the configuration, performance, and workload information for z/OS and SAN environments.
Preparation
To prepare for an IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision study, you must obtain RMF records from the systems.
Workflow
The z/OS collects RMF/CMF data, which serves as the basis for IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision data.
Near Real Time for z/OS
Usually, customers tend to process SMF/RMF data daily that means a 24-hour data selection is processed once a day and loaded into the IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision database.
IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision main window overview
The IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision main window is the central portal for accessing and managing all aspects of the user experience.
Working with IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision projects and databases
IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision uses database to store the information such that the data is available for reporting.
Processing both disk and tape data
When processing both disk and tape data, you typically load both types of data into the same database.
Data preparation (z/OS only)
The data preparation provides the information that is related to data for z/OS.
Reducing the RMF data
The Reduce step processes the RMF data and creates a compressed binary RMZ file with all the information that is required for further analysis in the Analyze phase.
Analyzing the reduced RMF data
The Reduce step validates the input data and builds a configuration summary upon completion. The Analyze step then aggregates RMF measurements by LSS and DSS, matches channel data with device data, and calculates read and write MB/sec for each device.
Database load
When data is validated and transformed in the Analyze step, the Run Control Center view is enabled on the Database page.
Data presentation and analysis
The two major functions of IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision are performance monitoring and analysis, and tracking trends in workload and response time.
Unattended operation
You can automate the use of IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision through a script that runs the processing steps.
Managing the IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision projects and data
The Projects Overview functionality in IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision helps you view, move, rename, delete, export, import, backup, and restore projects.
Database maintenance
The database maintenance provides details on the database statistics and defragmentation.
Messages and codes
The error messages are listed
List of supported disk storage systems
If the DSS Type is not in this list, select the type closest in performance. For DSSs with ESCON channels, the system estimates Read and Write Mbytes based on the DSS hardware type, making you choose the exact or nearest type.
FAQs
This appendix includes several frequently asked questions that might efficiently help you find answers to your questions quickly.
Considerations for using LIMITTO and SELECT
This appendix explains on how to use the LIMITTO and SELECT commands to generate output that matches exactly what you need.
Third-party notices
The notices for open source components are distributed with the IBM Z IntelliMagic Vision product.