CA Mainframe Chorus and CA Mainframe Chorus for DB2 Database Management

The CA Mainframe Chorus and CA Mainframe Chorus for DB2 Database Management are now available.

CA Mainframe Chorus helps reduce the time and effort required to securely manage the mainframe environment. It enables faster problem resolution and improved service levels and helps increase productivity for current expert mainframe staff and more rapid on-ramping of new staff. It features role-based integrated management workspace, rich data visualisation, modern GUI and advanced knowledge capture and transfer capabilities.

CA Mainframe Chorus for DB2 Database Management brings together features from seven individual company tools that support IBM DB2 for z/OS in the unified workspace.

A feature of CA Mainframe Chorus is time series graphing for DB2 Application Performance data. Time Series supports the charting and comparison of DB2 performance information over a range of time periods. Additionally, it simplifies the identification of key contributors to performance issues allowing for easier problem diagnosis and quicker resolution of DB2 performance issues.

Benefits of the Chorus for DB2 Database Management include: increasing productivity and faster problem solving; simplified management of complex DB2 for z/OS workloads; optimising DB2 for z/OS performance by proactively monitoring DB2 for z/OS thresholds and alerts, more quickly identifying and resolving DB2 for z/OS bottlenecks and using displayed historical data to predict trends.