Get system management functions with user assistance
Improve programmer productivity
IBM® z/OS® Management Facility (z/OSMF) is a feature of IBM z/OS that allows communicating with and managing various aspects through a web browser interface. The z/OSMF framework improves z/OS system programmer’s productivity by using simplified, streamlined and automated tasks that are easier-to-use and reduces both programmer training time and the learning curve.
Browser-based, modernized interfaces make z/OS system management easier and more accessible.
Platform- and language-independent REST APIs let you build your own tools to manage z/OS resources.
The z/OSMF Workflows framework automates z/OS tasks with guided, step-by-step execution.
Consolidated tools and services provide a single point of access for managing configuration, software and security tasks.
Provides fundamental capability that simplifies and modernizes your daily operation with z/OS.
Provides additional solutions for various z/OS management areas that can be enabled separately based on your needs.
Provides a guide to setup and configure the z/OSMF on your z/OS systems.
Features
IBM z/OSMF provides system management functions in a task-oriented, web browser-based user interface with integrated user assistance to easily manage the day-to-day operations and administration of your z/OS systems.
Provides a single point of control for managing z/OS systems, including sysplex configurations like WLM policy and software.
Runs entirely from z/OS and loads in a web browser with no need to install or maintain client software on each workstation.
Supports HTTPS and SAF-based authentication and authorization, ensuring secure, policy-compliant access to system functions.
Step-by-step workflows simplify complex tasks such as software configuration, installation and system setup.
Language- and platform-independent REST APIs enable modern, programmatic access to z/OS resources like datasets, jobs and consoles.
Offers graphical and table views of sysplex topology, connectivity and coupling facilities for intuitive system insight.
Streamlines software inventory, deployment and workload resource allocation through browser-based interfaces.
Incident Logs and Resource Monitoring automate data collection and performance tracking across z/OS and distributed systems.
Customer quotes
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z/OS 3.2 Upgrade Workflows have streamlined our operations, saving us 60% of the time typically needed and enabling mid-tenure professionals to tackle tasks that previously required late-tenure expertise. ”
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Parmlib Syntax Validation is a great tool for a one-time check of the Parmlib. It saves you all the time you would spend to verify each member manually; instead, you can focus on the findings. It also helps to check the syntax after changes or before IPLs. ”
Resources
Explore a framework that manages various aspects of your z/OS system.
Browse the guide library for IBM z/OSMF to understand how to configure, program and get online help.
Steps that help you understand what you need to do to get started
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