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Orchestrate mainframe and distributed workloads from a single, unified automation platform. This eliminates operational silos, providing a consistent control plane for all enterprise automation.
Mainframe
ANOW! zAgent
ANOW! zAgent is a native z/OS execution and orchestration component for ANOW! Automate, designed to integrate IBM mainframe workloads into modern enterprise automation environments. It enables unified orchestration of z/OS and distributed workloads from a single platform, handling enterprise-scale throughput while preserving mainframe reliability and security.
About the Integration
ANOW! zAgent serves as the native z/OS execution and orchestration component within the ANOW! Automate platform. Its purpose is to integrate IBM mainframe workloads directly into broader enterprise-wide automation strategies. This component lets you orchestrate both z/OS and distributed workloads from a single platform, keeping mainframe operations fully integrated into end-to-end enterprise workflows. This direct integration modernizes the operational layer for IBM mainframes, connecting mission-critical workloads with distributed applications and business processes.
The integration operates as a native execution layer within z/OS, interacting directly with JES (Job Entry Subsystem), console services, and standard system interfaces. This design eliminates the need for emulation or indirect integration mechanisms. Authentication and security rely on native RACF/SAF integration and TLS-secured communications, supporting user context and established mainframe security models. The component supports Monoplex, JES2 MAS, and Parallel Sysplex environments, designed for continuous operation and confident scaling.
ANOW! zAgent is aimed at organizations that want orchestration to run inside z/OS itself rather than through an indirect route. It fits environments where security teams require native RACF/SAF authorization, and where mainframe operations span anything from a single LPAR to a Parallel Sysplex. Operations teams get visibility across mainframe and distributed workloads in one place, without changing how z/OS itself is run.
Integration Benefits
Preserve Mainframe Integrity
Maintain native z/OS execution semantics, security controls, and operational practices. The integration extends orchestration directly into the z/OS environment without requiring modifications to established mainframe principles.
Ensure Continuous Operation
Benefit from persistent state management, event integrity, and restart-safe recovery capabilities. This architecture supports continuous operations for mission-critical workloads.
Enhance Operational Visibility
Gain centralized access to workload status, events, execution history, and job logs across both distributed and mainframe systems. This improves operational transparency and simplifies troubleshooting.
Use Cases
Workflows Supported by This Integration
AUTOMATION
Automate End-to-End Business Processes
Orchestrate complex business processes that span both mainframe and distributed environments from a single platform.
OPERATIONS
Centralized Mainframe Job Control
Manage and monitor z/OS jobs directly from ANOW! Automate, including dynamic job operations.
COMPLIANCE
Unified Log Management for Auditing
Collect and centralize z/OS job logs and events for comprehensive auditing and compliance reporting.
RESILIENCE
Restart-Safe Workload Recovery
Ensure continuous operation and data integrity with persistent state management for z/OS workloads.
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FAQs
Do you have more questions?
ANOW! zAgent integrates as a native execution layer within z/OS, interacting directly with JES, console services, and standard system interfaces. This approach avoids emulation or abstract layers, preserving native execution semantics and established operational practices without requiring rip-and-replace of existing systems.
Yes, ANOW! zAgent features native integration with RACF and SAF security models. It supports user-context authorization and uses TLS-encrypted communication, ensuring that all interactions adhere to your established mainframe security policies and compliance requirements.
ANOW! zAgent is designed for enterprise-scale environments and supports Monoplex, JES2 MAS, and Parallel Sysplex configurations. This allows organizations to confidently scale from individual LPARs to large, complex mainframe environments while maintaining performance and reliability.
It provides centralized visibility and observability, including integrated log retrieval and archiving for z/OS jobs. This enables unified monitoring and event tracking across hybrid environments, creating a comprehensive audit trail for compliance reporting.
ANOW! zAgent is designed for phased rollouts, allowing incremental integration without operational disruption. It works alongside your current tools and protects your existing investments, helping you transition smoothly and minimize risk as you modernize your operational layer.
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