BMC Control-M for z/OS | BMC | Mainframe Modernization Platform

Product Overview

BMC Control-M for z/OS by BMC is a Workload Automation + Job Scheduling + Batch Management + DevOps solution for mainframe environments.

Key use cases include: Enterprise batch job scheduling on z/OS, Cross-platform workload orchestration, Jobs-as-Code CI/CD integration, SLA monitoring and deadline management, Self-service job monitoring portals.

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 Control-M for z/OS?

BMC Control-M for z/OS is a leading enterprise workload automation and job scheduling platform for z/OS batch environments.

Who makes BMC Control-M for z/OS?

BMC Control-M for z/OS is developed and maintained by BMC. It runs on z/OS, Distributed, Cloud platforms.

What are the main use cases for BMC Control-M for z/OS?

Enterprise batch job scheduling on z/OS, Cross-platform workload orchestration, Jobs-as-Code CI/CD integration, SLA monitoring and deadline management, Self-service job monitoring portals

How does BMC Control-M for z/OS work?

Control-M manages complex job dependencies, resource requirements, cross-platform scheduling (z/OS, Linux, Windows, cloud), and SLA monitoring with a unified web-based interface. It provides Jobs-as-Code support for defining job workflows in JSON/Python, CI/CD pipeline integration for automated schedule deployment, and self-service job monitoring portals.

Technical

What platforms does BMC Control-M for z/OS support?

BMC Control-M for z/OS supports the following platforms: z/OS, Distributed, Cloud.

What are the alternatives to BMC Control-M for z/OS?

Competing products include: Broadcom CA-7 Workload Automation, IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler, Stonebranch UA.

How complex is BMC Control-M for z/OS to implement?

BMC Control-M for z/OS has a high technical complexity level with a moderate learning curve. It is best suited for mid-market|enterprise organizations.

Deployment & Industries

How is BMC Control-M for z/OS deployed?

BMC Control-M for z/OS supports the following deployment models: on-premise, cloud, hybrid.

What industries use BMC Control-M for z/OS?

BMC Control-M for z/OS is primarily used in: Banking, Finance, Insurance, Government, Healthcare, Retail, Telecommunications.

BMC Control-M for z/OS Modernization Guide