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Overview and Value

Integration with CA SYSVIEW brings direct, automated responses to performance-related problems.

When an exception alert within CA SYSVIEW is triggered based on a defined threshold or state rule, multiple actions can be taken. One action is to send information about an event through console messages, which can be processed by )MSG rules; another action is to use the CA OPS/MVS generic event API to send an event notification to CA OPS/MVS, which can be processed by )API rules. Event notification passes information directly to CA OPS/MVS, including pertinent data in OPS/REXX variables. Using the event notification action reduces the number of console messages and the overhead associated with processing the messages.

By proactively monitoring either type of event, the rules enable CA SYSVIEW commands to be issued automatically and the responses returned to CA OPS/MVS. CA SYSVIEW commands can be issued to modify z/OS or any other monitored subsystem. Updated data collected by CA SYSVIEW is available to OPS/REXX programs, providing continuously current information for intelligent automated response. This interface enables CA OPS/MVS automation to display and control CA SYSVIEW performance metrics, data collection settings, and monitoring tools.