Performance Toolkit for VM Feature FL530
The Performance Toolkit for VM was initially shipped with z/VM 4.4.0 to provide enhanced capabilities for a z/VM systems programmer, system operator, or performance analyst to monitor and report performance data. Offered as a priced optional feature of z/VM, the Performance Toolkit for VM is derived from the FCON/ESA program (5788-LGA), which was not available in all countries.
Use the Performance Toolkit to reduce data from the z/VM MONITOR and produce reports and history files.
Performance Toolkit for VM Latest Service
- Service is not cumulative. Each PTF is ordered separately.
- Additional service information is available from Info APAR II13929.
Performance Toolkit for VM Changes
For z/VM V5.3, Performance Toolkit for VM is being upgraded to a new function level (FL530) and includes:
- Support passphrases when accessing the Performance Toolkit using the Web interface
- Change the service process for Performance Toolkit from a full-part replacement MODULE to service by individual object parts, reducing the size of the service deliverable
- Provide new or updated displays and reports to support the following
new
z/VM V5.3 functions:
- Linux monitor data for virtual CPUs and steal time counters
- Monitor data for virtual network devices and virtual switches
- Monitor data for guest simulation of zAAPs, zIIPs, and IFLs
- Monitor data for up to 32 processors in a z/VM image
- Change to a dump readable by the Dump Viewing Facility
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