ThruPut Manager® AE with PCS Product Overview
ThruPut Manager AE with PCS (Automation Edition with Production Control Services) extends the scheduling goals of CA 7 Workload Automation to the z/OS execution arena. Unlike standard z/OS, it takes into account the dependencies specified in the CA 7 scheduling database, the critical paths that may change over a production run and the importance of each application compared to any other work running. With ThruPut Manager AE with PCS, z/OS production execution is managed according to the CA 7 schedule and due-out times. Your schedule completes on time and your Production Control staff are freed for more useful tasks. Further information can be found in:
- Modernize Your Production Control - This information brief introduces ThruPut Manager AE with PCS and some of its benefits.
- ThruPut Manager AE with PCS Product Overview - Request this booklet for a detailed introduction to ThruPut Manager AE with PCS.
- Context and Scope
- Simplicity
- Service
- Savings
- Critical Path Management
- Relationship to ThruPut Manager SE
Service
Completing Your Schedule on Time
With ThruPut Manager AE with PCS, the z/OS execution environment understands CA 7 dependencies, priorities and due-out times. Production Control gets the results they need with minimal intervention in the job execution process.TM AE PCS continuously assesses the critical path and monitors its performance. JES2 job selection and many other processes are automatically influenced to give priority to critical path work and to act in accordance with CA 7 priorities. The production schedule is met, and in an optimal manner.
Handling the Difficult Periods
The intelligence of the ThruPut Manager AE with PCS solution is evident in that it recognizes that escalation follows a common pattern based on complex and fluctuating variables. To intervene manually is a fluid and complex task. TM AE PCS has internalized these complexities in its battle plan and meticulously keeps track of the state of the workload. It is in the perfect position to ensure that the appropriate workload gets priority. In unusual circumstances such as when a processor has been down and it is not possible to meet all the deadlines, TM AE PCS makes the best tradeoffs to ensure only the lowest priority work will be impacted.TM AE PCS manages through these tight situations according to policies that are established in advance. It can assess and react to the situation faster than an operator, as well as execute more complex responses in a timely manner. This leads to fewer “on the fly” decisions and fewer human errors.