Velocity Software, Inc. is recognized as a leader in the performance measurement of z/VM and Linux on z. The Velocity Performance Suite consist of a set of tools that enable installations running z/VM to manage Linux and z/VM performance. In addition, many components of server farms can be measured and analyzed. Performance data can be viewed real-time through the use of either 3270 or a browser. The CLOUD Implementation (zPRO) component is designed for full cloud PaaS implementation as well as to extend the capabilities of the z/VM sysprog (system programmer) to the browser world. This feature moves system management to the point-and-click crowd. Archived data and reports can be kept available of long term review and reporting usine zMAP. The zVPS, formally ESALPS, components consist of: zMON (formally ESAMON - real-time display of performance data), zTCP (formally ESATCP - SNMP data collection), zMAP (formally ESAMAP - historical reporting and archiving), zVWS (formally ESAWEB - z/VM based web server), zTUNE (a subscription service), zVIEW (formally SHOWCASE - web based viewing of performance data), zPRO (new to the quality line of Velocity Software Products). Velocity continues to work with other software vendors to ensure smooth interface with or from other products such as VM:Webgateway, CA-Webgateway, EnterpriseWeb, MXG, MICS. Velocity software remains the leader and inovator in the z/VM performance, Linux performance, Managing cloud computing arenas.
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Velocity Software is the recognized leader in z/VM and Linux on System z ("zLinux") performance measurement, accounting, and performance management tools. Velocity Software has been producing premier products to support this environment for two decades.

Successful installations rely on Velocity Software to obtain optimal performance from their z/VM systems and Linux guests, from proof-of-concept to deployment of mission-critical applications.

Having performance problems with Linux on "z"? Are your z/VM performance management skills sufficient? Performance management includes capacity planning AND performance tuning - and requires proper instrumentation, tools and access to experience. For a comprehensive understanding of what Velocity Software has to offer, visit our products page.

For help from performance experts from a vendor where "buy more hardware" is not recommendation number one, get help from our experts with zTUNE™.

An introduction to "Managing Performance for Linux on z/VM" has been provided for installations wanting to understand performance management for Linux on "z", the requirements, and how Velocity Software's product offerings are used by most successful Linux implementations to manage their performance .

We are happy to announce Issue 1 of Velocity Software's Performance News! After being absent for some time the Velocity Software Newsletter is finally back! It's planned as a quarterly update about z/VM, Linux and Cloud on System Z performance topics. The printed copy has articles from both the leading performance experts in the industry and Linux on system Z users, that share their Linux on System Z success stories. Please send a note to taylor@velocitysoftware.com if you would like to receive a printed copy.

zPRO ™ - Portal to z/VM Systems Management zPRO™ provides a web based portal for managing z/VM systems and cloning servers. A live demonstration will be available soon on our DEMO system.

Are your skilled z/VM systems people over worked? Does your installation have trouble getting younger bright systems people interested in a modern system that uses the old tired 3270 interface? zPRO provides a full web interface for managing z/VM and the Linux servers running under z/VM. 3270 not required. Let your "3270-challenged" systems people manage the system in the way that makes sense to them!

Ready to implement Cloud on "z"? Velocity Software offers several cloud solutions providing a simple path to full implementation. Click cloud services for a description of what Velocity Software will do for your cloud implementation.

Velocity Software's Performance Workshop Velocity Software provides education via a 4 Day Performance Workshop held in different geographies and by engagement at customer locations.

Our free 1 Day Performance Seminars, provides an intense introduction to Linux on "z" performance. Watch the schedule for a seminar near you.

Interested in Accounting and Chargeback? Click here for a short white paper on how easy zVPS makes accounting for the Linux and z/VM platform.

CA-VM:Webgateway to zVWS Conversion Utility With VM:Webgateway no longer being enhanced, customers are looking for options. zVWS provides comparitive function and much better performance. See zVWS Highlights for details.

Support for z/VM 6.1 and 6.2 is with release 4.1 of zMON, zMAP, zTCP, zMON and zVPS. As always, watch for additional functional enhancements in future upgrades of the products.
Note that release 3.8 and above of ESALPS, or zVPS 4.1+, is required for z/VM 6.2 toleration.

Velocity Software has an exceptional support reputation, often receiving un-asked for compliments. Our standard statement of support is always exceeded.


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