ASG-Zack seamlessly manages system events and console activities - eliminating the need for customized manual scripting normally associated with complex automation tasks. With simple “fill in the blank” rules definition, ASG-Zack handles automation requirements quickly and easily. ASG-Zack also allows advanced automation through standard IBM REXX capabilities, freeing operators to work on high priority tasks.

• Automates system events based on time-of-day (TOD) requirements and comprehensive, pre-defined message management rules
• Captures, suppresses, and intelligently responds to write-to-operator (WTO) and write-to-operator reply (WTOR) messages
• Reduces and consolidates message traffic by highlighting, low-lighting, consolidating, and suppressing messages
• Sequences automation events, such as IPL process automation, and propagates automation data through global, shared, and system variables
• Provides schedule flexibility through versatile calendar- and time-based definitions

Resources

• ASG-Zack datasheet (PDF)

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