Getting started

The MainView for z/OS product is a system-management application that provides a wide range of services and functions to help you manage the performance of your entire system.

Built upon MainView architecture, MainView for z/OS employs the MainView window interface to provide easy, intuitive access to all of the system-performance data that you need.

To use MainView for z/OS to its fullest advantage, you should have a good understanding of some of the key concepts and terms that pertain to all aspects of using the product.

This section provides some background information about the MainView for z/OS product. For more detailed information about the MainView architecture and interface, see Using MainView products.

Note

While this section explains many of the key MainView window interface terms and concepts, MainView Reference Summary is the primary reference tool for understanding how to use the interface. MainView Reference Summary introduces the MainView family of products and lists the commands used to manage the MainView windows environment.

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