Broadcom CA Epilog for z/OS | Broadcom | Mainframe Modernization Platform

Product Overview

Broadcom CA Epilog for z/OS by Broadcom is a Performance Reporting + Capacity Planning + SMF solution for mainframe environments.

Key use cases include: Historical z/OS performance reporting, Capacity planning and trending, Chargeback and showback reporting, SLA compliance documentation, Batch job performance analysis.

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 Broadcom CA Epilog for z/OS?

Broadcom CA Epilog for z/OS provides historical performance reporting and capacity planning based on SMF (System Management Facilities) data.

Who makes Broadcom CA Epilog for z/OS?

Broadcom CA Epilog for z/OS is developed and maintained by Broadcom. It runs on z/OS platforms.

What are the main use cases for Broadcom CA Epilog for z/OS?

Historical z/OS performance reporting, Capacity planning and trending, Chargeback and showback reporting, SLA compliance documentation, Batch job performance analysis

How does Broadcom CA Epilog for z/OS work?

Epilog processes SMF records to generate reports on CPU utilization, I/O performance, batch job statistics, CICS transaction volumes, Db2 activity, and storage usage trends. It is used for capacity planning, chargeback/showback reporting, performance trending, and SLA compliance documentation.

Technical

What platforms does Broadcom CA Epilog for z/OS support?

Broadcom CA Epilog for z/OS supports the following platforms: z/OS.

What are the alternatives to Broadcom CA Epilog for z/OS?

Competing products include: IBM RMF Reporter, BMC AMI Ops Reporting, IntelliMagic Vision.

How complex is Broadcom CA Epilog for z/OS to implement?

Broadcom CA Epilog for z/OS has a medium technical complexity level with a moderate learning curve. It is best suited for mid-market|enterprise organizations.

Deployment & Industries

How is Broadcom CA Epilog for z/OS deployed?

Broadcom CA Epilog for z/OS supports the following deployment models: on-premise.

What industries use Broadcom CA Epilog for z/OS?

Broadcom CA Epilog for z/OS is primarily used in: Banking, Finance, Insurance, Government, Healthcare.

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