Configuring Z Common Data Provider

This section provides detailed instructions on how to configure Z Common Data Provider.

Getting started with the Configuration Tool
The Z Common Data Provider Configuration Tool is a web-based user interface that is provided as a plug-in for IBM z/OS Management Facility (z/OSMF). You use the tool to specify what data you want to collect from your z/OS® system and where you want that data to be sent. This configuration information is contained in a policy.
Managing policies
From the Z Common Data Provider Configuration Tool, you can manage (for example, create, update, and search for) your policies for streaming z/OS operational data to subscribers.
Configuring the Data Streamer
The Z Common Data Provider Data Streamer streams operational data to configured subscribers in the appropriate format. It receives the data from the System Data Engine, splits it into individual messages when necessary, and sends the data to the subscriber.
Configuring the System Data Engine
If you want to gather System Management Facilities (SMF) data, you must authorize the Z Common Data Provider System Data Engine with the authorized program facility (APF), and configure the System Data Engine according to your needs. You can also offload the System Data Engine code to System z® Integrated Information Processors.
Configuration reference
This reference contains information that is useful in configuring Z Common Data Provider.

Parent topic: Deploying the Z Common Data Provider