HOBBIT is indeed a nice package, and it is free, but it is not self-contained, it does require a server that acts as a collection/displa y point for multiple systems. We have ours running on a spare solaris syste m, others have theirs on linux/x86. When the next release (4.3) comes out, I
will be trying to put up my own hobbit server in one of my z890 linux instances. It is nice and free but better if you already use it for monitoring other systems in your network. If there is no Hobbit, BigBrother (hobbit's ancestor) or Nagios to monitor systems, suggest Hobbit and let someone el se buy the linux server to put it on. /Tom Kern /301-903-2211 On Tue, 3 Jun 2008 09:09:05 -0500, Huegel, Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wro te: >Depending on what you need HOBIT (a freebe) may work for you. > >-----Original Message----- >From: The IBM z/VM Operating System [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of LOREN CHARNLEY >Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 8:59 AM >To: IBMVM@LISTSERV.UARK.EDU >Subject: Monitor for zVM > >I have been mandated by management to seek a lower cost performance moni tor than our currently employed ESAMON from Velocity Software. The reason for this is that we are in the throws of down sizing what we are running on o ur current z800 with zVM 4.3. There is also talk of eliminating zVM altogeth er, but that is a discussion for a later date. > >If anyone can suggest something of zero cost or at least lower than ESAM ON, I would appreciate it. > >TIA, > >Loren Charnley, Jr.
