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Application Performance Analyzer

IBM Application Performance Analyzer for z/OS
Measure, report and maximize performance of systems and applications.
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IBM® Application Performance Analyzer for z/OS® is a non-intrusive tool that helps organizations measure, analyze, and improve the performance of mainframe applications by providing detailed insights into resource usage, such as CPU and I/O. It supports application optimization, debugging, and historical performance tracking through intuitive ISPF and GUI interfaces, aiding in the identification and resolution of bottlenecks for enhanced system efficiency.

Organizations rely on IBM Application Performance Analyzer for z/OS to identify performance bottlenecks in their applications. It helps detect system constraints and supports efforts to enhance application performance through both ISPF 3270 and Eclipse-based GUI interfaces. With its powerful source-code mapping capabilities,  IBM Application Performance Analyzer for z/OS enables you to optimize application efficiency, improve response times for online transactions, and increase the throughput of batch jobs.

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Benefits  Improved oversight and resource optimization

Enables non-intrusive monitoring and reporting on how system resources are used by applications, helping you identify inefficiencies and optimize resource consumption. This results in better performance for online transactions and batch processing.

Faster problem identification and resolution

Its intuitive interfaces and source-code mapping make it easier to isolate performance issues, identify bottlenecks, and fix them quickly, reducing downtime and enhancing overall system responsiveness.

Enhanced application development and maintenance

Supports design, development, and debugging processes by evaluating prototypes, assessing the impact of data growth, and adapting to evolving business requirements, making it essential for both DevOps workflows and long-term application maintenance.

Features
Non-intrusive performance data collection

Uses statistical sampling to monitor resource usage (CPU, DASD, I/O) across applications in CICS, Db2, IMS, WebSphere, USS, and more, ensuring minimal system impact during analysis.

Performance analysis reports
Source program mapping

Provides detailed insights by mapping performance data directly to source code, enabling precise identification of inefficiencies and bottlenecks.

Source program mapping
Interactive reporting and export options

Generates interactive analysis reports, which can be exported in formats like JSON, PDF and XML, simplifying offline analysis and integration with other tools.

Printing reports and creating XML or JSON documents
 Historical tracking and trend analysis

Offers the ability to track resource usage and application performance over time, helping organizations spot trends and anticipate future needs.

Support for multiple languages and environments

Analyzes applications built in COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, C/C++, and Java, across a wide range of environments, making it versatile for different mainframe use cases.

Eclipse and ISPF interfaces

Provides user-friendly interfaces for monitoring and analysis, catering to both modern GUI preferences and traditional mainframe environments.

Technical details
Hardware requirements

Any hardware configuration capable of running IBM z/OS.

Software requirements

Explore a detailed list of software requirements for the supported releases of IBM Application Performance Analyzer for z/OS.

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Host Configuration Assistant

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Discover how to measure, report and maximize performance of systems and applications with IBM Application Performance Analyzer for z/OS.

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