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The CA MICS Network Analyzer processes data from operational
and network management tools that operate in IBM's System
Network Architecture (SNA). Additionally, it processes data
generated by IBM TCP/IP for z/OS stacks. CA MICS
automatically integrates Network Analyzer information with
other information that it maintains. This is possible
because the CA MICS Network Analyzer stores information in a
format that is common to all CA MICS products.
Because failure or inadequate performance of data
communications facilities can adversely affect business
operations, today's large computer installations require
sophisticated data communications capabilities such as those
provided by IBM TCP/IP and SNA. Products that support IBM
TCP/IP and SNA permit you to manage day-to-day network
operations and to respond to user problems, complaints, and
questions, but they do not provide an effective way to
address long-term management control issues.
The CA MICS Network Analyzer lets you manage your
communications networks systematically. It provides a single
overall network perspective by offering easy access to large
amounts of data taken from many sources and displaying it in
a meaningful way.
The CA MICS Network Analyzer is one of the many Data
Integration Applications of CA MICS. Like the other Data
Integration Applications, it processes raw data for analyzing
and managing specific technologies.
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| MANAGEMENT SUPPORT APPLICATIONS |
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| DATA | | CA MICS | | DATA |
| INTEGRATION | | DATABASE | | INTEGRATION |
| APPLICATIONS | | | | APPLICATIONS |
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| CA MICS PLATFORM |
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Figure 1-1. CA MICS
CA MICS is a comprehensive, flexible application system that
applies standard management practices to the I/S
organization. Designed with a formal architecture, CA MICS
uses integrated applications similar to the integrated
financial applications that are now indispensable to
corporate financial management.
This section contains the following topics:
1.1 Primary Areas of Application
1.3 Reporting and Inquiry Facilities
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