Softek zDMF Enables IBM z/OS Migration of Datasets

IBM Data Mobility Services – Softek asset license – Softek zDMF enables IBM z/OS dataset migration while datasets are in use and also provides the flexibility to address application performance issues immediately while enabling improved utilization of higher-performing, larger-capacity disks.

The product has been updated from Version 3.1 to Version 3.2 and supports the following improvements:

• Closed data set copy streamlining, helping to enable faster migrations
• Extent consolidation improvement to provide support across multi-volumes
• Non-disruptive migration completion for DB2 datasets
• Pending and schedule divert option, allowing greater user automation
• Two optional audit trail types to help support regulatory requirements
• System authorization facility (SAF) authorization implementation for all commands and functions
• Selective multi-volume extent migration capability when multiple volumes are being migrated

Availability date: March 24, 2009