Rocket TMON for z/OS | Rocket Software | Mainframe Modernization Platform

Product Overview

Rocket TMON for z/OS by Rocket Software is a Performance Monitoring + System Monitoring + Operations solution for mainframe environments.

Key use cases include: Real-time z/OS system performance monitoring, CPU and I/O utilization tracking, Capacity planning and trending, WLM service class monitoring, Cross-subsystem performance correlation.

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 Rocket TMON for z/OS?

Rocket TMON for z/OS provides real-time performance monitoring and capacity management for z/OS systems.

Who makes Rocket TMON for z/OS?

Rocket TMON for z/OS is developed and maintained by Rocket Software. It runs on z/OS platforms.

What are the main use cases for Rocket TMON for z/OS?

Real-time z/OS system performance monitoring, CPU and I/O utilization tracking, Capacity planning and trending, WLM service class monitoring, Cross-subsystem performance correlation

How does Rocket TMON for z/OS work?

It monitors CPU utilization, I/O activity, paging, memory usage, address space performance, and WLM service classes. TMON for z/OS competes with IBM OMEGAMON for z/OS and Broadcom SYSVIEW, offering a lower-cost alternative with strong historical trending and capacity planning capabilities.

Technical

What platforms does Rocket TMON for z/OS support?

Rocket TMON for z/OS supports the following platforms: z/OS.

What are the alternatives to Rocket TMON for z/OS?

Competing products include: IBM OMEGAMON for z/OS, Broadcom SYSVIEW, BMC AMI Ops Monitoring.

How complex is Rocket TMON for z/OS to implement?

Rocket TMON 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 Rocket TMON for z/OS deployed?

Rocket TMON for z/OS supports the following deployment models: on-premise.

What industries use Rocket TMON for z/OS?

Rocket TMON for z/OS is primarily used in: Banking, Finance, Insurance, Government, Telecommunications.

Rocket TMON for z/OS Modernization Guide