CA TPX Session Manager is a software solution developed by CA Technologies (now Broadcom) that provides session management capabilities for mainframe environments. TPX stands for "Terminal Productivity Executive." The product is designed to enhance user productivity and streamline the management of mainframe terminal sessions.
TPX Session Manager acts as a central hub for managing and controlling user sessions on mainframe systems. It provides a secure and efficient way to establish, monitor, and control terminal sessions for multiple users across different mainframe applications. Users can access mainframe resources and applications through TPX Session Manager, which acts as an intermediary between the user's terminal emulator and the mainframe system.
Security management is a critical aspect of TPX Session Manager, allowing administrators to implement access controls, user authentication, and encryption mechanisms to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of mainframe sessions. The solution also offers automation features, enabling administrators to define and automate common tasks related to session management, such as session startup and shutdown procedures.
CA TPX Session Manager Features
CA TPX Session Manager offers the following features:
Session Control: TPX Session Manager provides centralized control and management of mainframe terminal sessions, allowing administrators to define session rules, restrictions, and policies.
Session Monitoring: Administrators can monitor and track real-time session information, including user activity, session status, and resource utilization, to ensure optimal performance and troubleshoot issues.
Security Management: TPX Session Manager offers robust security features, including access controls, authentication mechanisms, and encryption options, to protect mainframe sessions and sensitive data.
Automation Capabilities: The solution enables administrators to define and automate common session-related tasks, such as session startup, shutdown, and customization, saving time and enhancing operational efficiency.
Resource Management: TPX Session Manager helps optimize mainframe resource utilization by efficiently allocating and managing session resources, ensuring fair distribution and avoiding contention.
User Productivity: With TPX Session Manager, users can quickly and easily connect to mainframe applications, switch between sessions, and access resources, enhancing productivity and reducing downtime.
Session Customization: The solution allows users to personalize their session environments, such as screen layouts, macros, and settings, providing a tailored and efficient working environment.
Session Recovery: TPX Session Manager offers session recovery capabilities, allowing users to resume their sessions from where they left off in case of unexpected disruptions or system failures.
Session Collaboration: Users can collaborate and share information within sessions, facilitating teamwork and knowledge sharing among mainframe users.
Integration and Compatibility: TPX Session Manager integrates with various terminal emulators and mainframe applications, ensuring compatibility and seamless integration with existing mainframe environments.
CA TPX Session Manager Benefits
Some of the benefits offered by CA TPX Session Manager are:
Improved session monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities
Enhanced security for mainframe sessions
Time-saving automation of session-related tasks
Optimal resource utilization and avoidance of contention
Increased user productivity and efficiency
Personalization and customization of session environments
Seamless session recovery in case of disruptions or failures
Facilitated session collaboration and knowledge sharing
Integration and compatibility with existing mainframe environments
