1. OVERVIEW

In today's large computer installations the systematic
planning, monitoring, control, and evaluation of system
resources has become increasingly vital.  The CA MICS
Hardware and SCP Analyzer was developed to assist in these
activities by providing a unified and easily understood
approach to the management of system resources.

The CA MICS Hardware and SCP Analyzer was developed to
process RMF information and integrate it with the other data
maintained by CA MICS using the standard CA MICS facilities.
In addition to the standard RMF reports, the Hardware and SCP
Analyzer provides a set of management and operational
reports.  Online data analysis is also provided through the
CA MICS Information Center Facility (MICF). MICF provides a
full screen, menu-based system that enables you to perform
data analysis, inquiry, data retrieval and report functions.

This section contains the following topics:

1.1 Primary Areas of Application

1.2 Major Features

1.3 Reporting and Inquiry Facilities

1.4 Files Overview

1.5 Product Prerequisites and Considerations