Automized Storage for z/OS

TECHNOLOGY BRIEF: AUTOMATED STORAGE OPTIMIZATION FOR Z/OS MAINFRAMES
Automated Storage Optimization
for z/OS Mainframes
John HillMAINFRAME PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Stefan KochishanMAINFRAME PRODUCT MARKETINGTable of Contents
Executive Summary SECTION 4: CONCLUSIONS 8
SECTION 1: CHALLENGE 2 SECTION 5: REFERENCES 8Mainframe Storage: More Critical Than Ever The Storage Management Impact on SECTION 6: ABOUT THE AUTHOR 9Technology and Business
SECTION 2: OPPORTUNITY 4Realistic Context: Storage ManagementChallenges and Best PracticesAddressing Real Challenges With Best-practiced-based SRM systemsBest-practiced-based SRM Solutions from CA
SECTION 3: BENEFITS 7Leveraging the CA Vision for Better z/OSMedia Storage
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Challenge
It was not so long ago that "storage management" simply meant the allocation andprovisioning of direct access storage devices (DASD) - and management of tape storagewas a separate task controlled by individuals and departments. But today, with theresurgence of the mainframe, IT is looking to unify both storage disciplines and operations.
However, organizations are challenged to manage the expanding storage hierarchy (of DASD and tape) with existing resources and personnel, while still:. Ensuring efficient utilization and media optimization . Demonstrating consistent value to the business
Opportunity
Mainframe storage management operations have evolved by automating and centralizingcritical monitoring and analysis of DASD, tapes, robotics and virtual tape systems, as wellas tape management systems. These comprehensive, vendor-neutral storage managementsolutions support enterprise-wide storage hardware and a host of applications andoperational preferences. As such, organizations can become more proactive, managing and protecting information in a way that optimizes storage operations and devices. This ensures the availability of critical data, while maximizing the IT infrastructureinvestment for reduced costs.
The CA Automated Storage Optimization Mainframe Suite is flexible and modular,progressing as business needs change so there is no need to "rip and replace" as processes,applications and users are added and the value of information evolves.
Benefits
Unifying and optimizing mainframe storage management practices under a single storageresource management (SRM) system delivers reductions in cost and administrativecomplexity. It also provides the broadest storage support possible - in a single solutionand with a single management interface - that is easy to use, thereby eliminating the needfor multiple, niche products. This unprecedented flexibility allows users to select the "best"storage technology for their environments without restrictions or vendor lock-in.
It also helps reduce costs and operations by streaming overall administration, which, in turn,maximizes use of existing storage resources and ensures protection of business-criticalapplications and information.
TECHNOLOGY BRIEF: AUTOMATED STORAGE OPTIMIZATION FOR Z/OS MAINFRAMES 1SECTION 1: CHALLENGE Mainframe Storage: More Critical Than EverYou know your enterprise's information is its most critical and irreplaceable asset.You also know:. That criticality is increasing, especially given growing and changing compliance, governance and risk concerns.. You need to deliver comprehensive, integrated storage optimization solutions to reducestorage-related costs and increase productivity without disrupting operations or exceedingbudgetary and resource constraints.. It's only going to get more difficult over time.
An appropriate storage management discipline assumes continual evaluation and enablesorganizations to... [download for more]