EView/390z Insight Modernization Guide

EView/390z Insight provides a centralized view of z/OS data, including SMF records, allowing users to identify trends and potential issues. It helps in capacity planning, performance tuning, and security monitoring by providing insights into system behavior.

EView/390z Insight supports various data sources on z/OS, including SMF records, system logs, and other operational data. It can also integrate with external data sources through its API.

EView/390z Insight uses a client-server architecture. The client provides a user interface for querying and visualizing data, while the server processes data and manages storage. The components communicate using TCP/IP.

EView/390z Insight provides role-based access control (RBAC) to manage user permissions. It supports authentication methods such as LDAP and integrates with z/OS security systems like RACF.

Common commands include data extraction using JCL procedures, data filtering using the built-in query language, and report generation using predefined templates. For example, a JCL procedure might be used to extract SMF records for a specific time period.

EView/390z Insight exposes a REST API for data access and integration. Specific endpoints include `/data/query` for submitting queries and `/reports/generate` for generating reports. The API supports JSON format for data exchange.

The main system components include the Data Collector, the Processing Engine, and the Reporting Interface. The Data Collector gathers data from z/OS sources. The Processing Engine analyzes and transforms the data. The Reporting Interface provides tools for creating and viewing reports.

EView/390z Insight uses configuration files to define data sources, processing rules, and reporting templates. These files are typically stored in a dedicated directory on the z/OS system and are managed through the administrative interface.

EView/390z Insight provides insights into system performance, resource utilization, and potential bottlenecks, enabling informed decisions about infrastructure investments and optimization strategies. It helps reduce operational costs by identifying inefficiencies and areas for improvement.

By monitoring SMF records and system logs, EView/390z Insight helps identify security threats and compliance violations. It provides audit trails and reporting capabilities to meet regulatory requirements and internal security policies.

EView/390z Insight helps optimize IT operations by providing a comprehensive view of system activity. It enables proactive problem resolution, reduces downtime, and improves overall service levels.

EView/390z Insight supports authentication methods such as LDAP, SAML 2.0, and X.509 certificates. It integrates with z/OS security systems like RACF and ACF2 to enforce access controls.

EView/390z Insight uses role-based access control (RBAC) to manage user permissions. Administrators can assign roles to users, granting them specific privileges to access data and perform operations.

EView/390z Insight uses encryption to protect sensitive data both in transit and at rest. It supports encryption protocols such as TLS for network communication and AES for data storage.

EView/390z Insight provides comprehensive audit logging capabilities, recording user activities, system events, and security-related incidents. These logs can be used for compliance auditing and security investigations.

EView/390z Insight provides a web-based administrative interface for managing users, configuring data sources, and monitoring system performance. It also offers a command-line interface (CLI) for advanced administration tasks.

EView/390z Insight provides monitoring dashboards and alerts to track system health and performance. It integrates with z/OS monitoring tools and supports SNMP for network monitoring.

EView/390z Insight requires TCP/IP connectivity between its components. It uses specific ports for communication, which must be open in the z/OS firewall. The exact ports are configurable during installation.