Application Delivery Foundation for z Systems is a suite of integrated, full-feature tools, all built on the Aqua release train. Each of these tools can be obtained individually, and have been optimized to help you design, build, test, and debug z/OS software so that you can make the most of your investment. These tools include IBM z/OS Explorer, IBM Fault Analyzer for z/OS, IBM File Manager for z/OS, IBM Developer for z Systems Enterprise Edition, and IBM Application Performance Analyzer for z/OS. Each tool contributes necessary functionalities in one interface, covering the spectrum of capabilities that programmers need to develop z/OS software.
What is included in ADFz
IBM Explorer for z/OS is the strategic integration platform for IBM Eclipse-based offering for z/OS application developers and system programmers.
IBM Fault Analyzer for z/OS
This robust problem determination tool helps to analyze and correct application failures quickly and early, increasing productivity and decreasing deployment costs.
IBM File Manager for z/OS
File Manager for z/OS allows you to manipulate production, test, and development data in a variety of data stores, including DB2, IMS, CICS, MQ, data sets, and HFS files. The tool also provides a set of utilities to work with data such as compare, copy, find/change, print and much more.
IBM Developer for z Systems Enterprise Edition
This comprehensive solution for creating and maintaining z/OS applications includes: IBM Developer for z Systems, IBM Debug for z Systems, IBM Explorer for z/OS, and added debug capabilities. This offering provides a comprehensive development and debugging solution for z/OS application developers.
IBM Application Performance Analyzer for z/OS
This tool identifies z/OS application performance and response time problems, and assists in reducing resource consumption.