Logical components
System Operations
The System Operations component runs as a NetView application, automates many system console operations and selected operator tasks. These tasks include startup, monitoring, recovery, and shutdown of z/OS resources, components, and applications (including VTAM, RMF, JES2 or JES3, TSO, and others). System Operations can also automate operator console messages, initiate timer-based actions, and prevent critical z/OS resource shortages.
With System Operations, SA z/OS can automate single systems, or automate applications that are distributed over a sysplex, even across sysplexes or non-IBM-Z platforms, by virtually removing system boundaries for automation through its Automation Manager and Automation Agent design.
Processor Operations
The Processor Operations component monitors and controls processor hardware, LPARs.
It provides a connection from a focal point system to a target processor Support Element (SE) or a Hardware Management Console (HMC). With NetView on the focal point system, Processor Operations automates operator and system consoles for monitoring and recovering target processors. Processor Operations performs or automates many operator tasks, which are done by using the HMC, such as activating and deactivating a logical partition, powering on and off, and resetting multiple target processors. You can initiate IPLs and respond to operator prompt messages during system startup, monitor status, and detect and resolve wait states.