IBM Application Performance Analyzer for zOS vs InterTest comparison

IBM Application Performance Analyzer for z/OS measures and reports how applications use available resources. This easy to use tool helps you identify system constraints and improve application performance.

Application Performance Analyzer for z/OS:

• Helps you maximize the performance of your existing applications and improve response time of online transactions and batch turnaround times.
• Gives you the information needed to isolate performance problems in applications and test the effect of increased workloads on your systems.
• Monitors, analyzes and reports the performance of CICS, Assembler, COBOL, PL/I, C/C++, DB2, IMS WebSphere MQ and WebSphere Application Server applications.
• Collects samples from the monitored address space and analyzes the system or resource application usage of CPU, DASD, I/O or the total address space.
• Features online analysis reports that can be created as PDF or XML files, so that you can view them on workstations or transfer them easily to other applications.

CA InterTest Batch helps you deliver quality applications quickly and can improve application stability by preventing errors before they occur.

Designed to provide you with automated, reliable and cost-effective mainframe testing tools, CA InterTest Batch helps you to ensure well-tested programs before they go into production.

With CA InterTest Batch, you can conduct mainframe performance testing and debugging directly from your source as well as correct problems without interrupting your testing session. It also enables you to detect and resolve errors interactively as they occur to help effectively minimize your application downtime and improve overall application quality.

CA InterTest Batch features an Eclipse-based GUI which has attained Ready for IBM Rational software validation and Best Practice Compliance status.

The comprehensive features of this mainframe solution can benefit your organization because they can:

• Prevent ABENDs.
• Ensure that your applications meet established service levels.