Deliver Modernization Guide

Deliver automates the management and distribution of reports generated by mainframe systems. It captures JES SPOOL output, stores it in a database, and distributes it to authorized users. The product also provides online viewing and archival capabilities.

Deliver is a system designed for automatic report management. It handles the entire lifecycle of mainframe reports, from capture to distribution and archival.

Organizations that generate a high volume of reports on mainframe systems, particularly those in regulated industries like banking, insurance, and healthcare, benefit most from Deliver.

A company should consider Deliver when they need to automate report distribution, improve report accessibility, and reduce the costs associated with manual report management. It is especially useful when compliance requirements mandate secure report archival.

Alternatives to Deliver include other report management solutions such as CA JMR, VSE2PDF, and Columbus Z. These products offer similar functionalities for report capture, distribution, and archival.

Deliver runs on z/OS and zVSE/VSEn platforms. It processes JES SPOOL output and requires a database for storing report data.

Deliver runs in an LPAR under z/OS. It is dependent on the z/OS operating system and utilizes JES for spool management.

Deliver integrates with existing security systems on the mainframe, such as RACF, ACF2, and Top Secret, to control access to reports.

Deliver uses configuration files to define report distribution rules, archival policies, and security settings. These files are typically maintained by system administrators.

Deliver provides business value by automating report distribution, reducing manual effort, and improving compliance. It ensures that reports are delivered to the right people at the right time, in a secure and auditable manner.

By automating report management, Deliver reduces the costs associated with printing, distributing, and storing paper reports. It also improves efficiency by providing online access to reports.

Deliver helps organizations meet compliance requirements by providing secure report archival and audit trails. It ensures that reports are retained for the required retention periods and that access to reports is controlled.

Deliver supports authentication methods such as RACF, ACF2, and Top Secret. It integrates with these security systems to authenticate users and control access to reports.

Deliver uses an access control model based on user roles and report attributes. Access to reports is controlled based on the user's role and the report's security classification.

Deliver encrypts sensitive report data at rest and in transit. Encryption keys are managed using a secure key management system.

Deliver provides comprehensive audit logging capabilities. All access to reports and administrative actions are logged and can be used for auditing purposes.

Deliver is typically deployed on-premise, running on z/OS or zVSE/VSEn systems. It requires a dedicated LPAR and access to JES SPOOL.

Implementing Deliver requires technical expertise in mainframe systems, security administration, and database management. System administrators and security specialists are typically involved in the implementation process.

Ongoing operational requirements include monitoring system performance, managing user access, and maintaining configuration files. Regular backups of the database are also essential.

Common implementation challenges include integrating Deliver with existing security systems, configuring report distribution rules, and ensuring that reports are properly archived.