LCS Functional Description

LCS's Mainframe SMF Component runs as a batch job on your mainframe system. (Alternatively the SMF Component can be used on any platform where you have a SAS license.) It processes your SMF data to analyze which products are running in your LPARs and to determine the simultaneous four-hour rolling averages that are the basis for each product's monthly charges. LCS requires SMF type 70 and 89 data. Improved accuracy, precision and value is achieved if LCS can process SMF type 30 data. Additional reports to guide fine-tuning the defined capacity parameters are provided if LCS can process SMF type 72 data.

The Mainframe SMF Component generates files that you can transfer to the PC and use with the LCS Interactive Reports Component. The interactive reports are Microsoft Excel templates and add-ins. These provide an important "what-if" capability. The LCS Interactive Reports Component includes tools to help you plan and tune LPARs, study four-hour rolling averages and defined capacity, and analyzing IBM's pricing. The Interactive Reports Component can be licensed separately for sites that do not have SAS for the Mainframe SMF Component.

Last Updated: Saturday, 12 June, 2004