BMC AMI Strobe (Application Performance) | BMC Software

Product Overview

BMC AMI Strobe (Application Performance) by BMC Software is a Application Performance/Code Profiling/Optimization solution for mainframe environments.

Key use cases include: Code performance analysis, CPU optimization, Bottleneck identification.

Modernization Strategies

Rehost

Timeline:: 6-12 months

Lift-and-shift to cloud infrastructure with minimal code changes. Fast migration with lower risk.

Refactor (Recommended)

Timeline:: 18-24 months

Optimize application architecture for cloud while preserving business logic. Best ROI long-term.

Replatform

Timeline:: 3-5 years

Complete rewrite to cloud-native architecture with microservices and modern tech stack.

Frequently Asked Questions

General

What is BMC AMI Strobe (Application Performance)?

BMC AMI Strobe (formerly Compuware Strobe) is an application performance analysis tool for z/OS that identifies CPU-intensive code paths in COBOL, Assembler, PL/I, and C programs.

Who makes BMC AMI Strobe (Application Performance)?

BMC AMI Strobe (Application Performance) is developed and maintained by BMC Software. It runs on z/OS platforms.

What are the main use cases for BMC AMI Strobe (Application Performance)?

Code performance analysis, CPU optimization, Bottleneck identification

How does BMC AMI Strobe (Application Performance) work?

It uses statistical sampling to pinpoint performance bottlenecks at the source code level with minimal overhead. Strobe helps developers optimize batch and online programs by showing exactly which statements consume the most CPU, wait time, and I/O resources.

Technical

What platforms does BMC AMI Strobe (Application Performance) support?

BMC AMI Strobe (Application Performance) supports the following platforms: z/OS.

What are the alternatives to BMC AMI Strobe (Application Performance)?

Competing products include: Broadcom Strobe, IBM Application Performance Analyzer.

How complex is BMC AMI Strobe (Application Performance) to implement?

BMC AMI Strobe (Application Performance) has a high technical complexity level with a moderate learning curve. It is best suited for enterprise organizations.

Deployment & Industries

How is BMC AMI Strobe (Application Performance) deployed?

BMC AMI Strobe (Application Performance) supports the following deployment models: On-Premises.

What industries use BMC AMI Strobe (Application Performance)?

BMC AMI Strobe (Application Performance) is primarily used in: Financial Services, Insurance, Government.

BMC AMI Strobe (Application Performance) Modernization Guide