CA Data Content Discovery [EOL] vs Precisely Ironstream comparison

CA Data Content Discovery helps you identify data exposure risks on z Systems™ by scanning through the mainframe data infrastructure. Data that is scanned includes data that may be highly regulated in multiple vertical sectors or other non-public data sources deemed critical to your business. By discovering where the data is located, classifying the data to determine sensitivity level and providing comprehensive reporting on the scan results, data can be adequately protected and exposure risks can be mitigated.

The line between mainframe processing and distributed-systems processing has blurred.

So why do you still have to switch back and forth between totally different systems tools in order to troubleshoot enterprise-wide problems?

It’s time for data streams from the mainframe to be as accessible as your other data streams when it comes to analytics for business intelligence and security monitoring.

Syncsort Ironstream enables you to collect and forward z/OS log data, including security data, into Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Enterprise Security, where you can get that true 360-degree view. Simply. In real time. Without needing specialized expertise and different monitoring systems for z/OS.

Precisely Ironstream Features

Precisely Ironstream offers users the following features:

• Real-time streaming: Ironstream enables real-time streaming of mainframe and IBM i operational data into modern analytics platforms, allowing users to analyze and act on the data as it is generated.

• Integration with analytics platforms: The solution integrates seamlessly with popular analytics platforms such as Splunk, Elastic, and Kafka, enabling users to leverage the power of these tools for analyzing mainframe and IBM i data.

• Data transformation and normalization: Users can capture and transform mainframe and IBM i operational data into a format compatible with modern analytics platforms, ensuring data consistency and facilitating accurate analysis.

• Comprehensive data capture: Ironstream captures a wide range of mainframe and IBM i operational data, including log files, security events, performance metrics, and more. This allows users to gain insights into various aspects of their legacy infrastructure.

• Real-time alerting: Users can monitor mainframe and IBM i systems in real time and set up custom alerts for critical events or anomalies. This helps organizations proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact business operations.

• Centralized data management: Ironstream allows users to centralize mainframe, and distributed system data in a single analytics platform. This approach simplifies data management, enhances data accessibility, and facilitates cross-platform analysis.

• Performance optimization: The solution provides performance monitoring and optimization capabilities for mainframe systems. Users can identify bottlenecks, optimize resource utilization, and improve overall system efficiency.

• Scalability and reliability: Ironstream is designed to handle large volumes of data generated by mainframes. It offers scalability and reliability features to ensure data is captured and streamed without disruptions.

• Ease of deployment and configuration: The user-friendly interface and simplified deployment process make it easier for companies to set up and configure the solution according to their specific requirements.

Precisely Ironstream Benefits

Some of the benefits of using Precisely Ironstream are:

• Enhanced analytics capabilities

• Proactive issue resolution

• Compliance adherence

• Centralized data management

• Streamlined auditing processes

• Performance optimization

• Scalability and reliability

• Simplified deployment and configuration