Mainframe (Z Cloud)

Mainframe Prime covers Hosted mainframe Central Processing Unit (CPU) utilization occuring between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM on regular business days. The Mainframe CPU utilization covers various processing workloads on the Mainframe. Those workload types offered on the Hosted Mainframe include: CICS Processing, IMS/DC Processing, Batch Processing, CA/Datacom, TSO Processing, and DB/2. Mainframe Prime and Non-Prime represent windows of time that are used to determine rates applied to specific services (see Related Services below).

Mainframe Non-Prime covers Hosted mainframe CPU utilization occurring between 5:00 PM and 7:00 AM on regular business days. All weekends and Holidays are considered Non-Prime. The Mainframe CPU utilization covers various processing workloads on the Mainframe. Those workload types offered on the Hosted Mainframe include: CICS Processing, IMS/DC Processing, Batch Processing, CA/Datacom, TSO Processing, and DB/2. Mainframe Prime and Non-Prime represent windows of time that are used to determine rates applied to specific services (see Related Services below).

Mainframe Online Storage allows agency users to effectively store and retrieve their data in a real-time environment. Data is stored on a state-of-the-art Hosted Direct Access Storage Device (DASD) solution.

Mainframe Virtual Tape Storage is provided and hosted by the Virtual Tape System (VTS) - an archival storage technology that makes it possible to save data as if it were being stored on tape. Data files that are extraordinarily large or have backup requirements are sent to and stored on the VTS.

Mainframe Migrated Data handles data files that have been migrated from a mainframe online disk storage to a secondary storage media. Files that have been migrated are typically unused or unreferenced data files. When these data files are accessed, they are automatically restored to the mainframe online disk storage for processing.