New Release Alert: HCL ZAI and ZDT – Elevating Mainframe Problem Resolution and Data Management

Our most essential mainframe products have been released: ZAI (z Abend Investigator) V16.1.0 and ZDT (Z Data Tools) V16.1.0. Our upgrades bring powerful new capabilities to support your organization’s mainframe operations, boosting efficiency, reliability, and performance.

HCL ZAI (z Abend Investigator) – Streamlined Problem Determination For z/OS

The latest version of ZAI continues to be the go-to solution for robust and efficient problem determination in the z/OS environment. ZAI quickly pinpoints the root causes of abends and system failures, reducing downtime and increasing operational efficiency.

New features:

• Z Abend Investigator provides a Microsoft Visual Studio (VS) Code Extension which works in conjunction with the Zowe Explorer VS Code Extension. The VS Code Extension includes an intuitive interface for developers to analyze and fix application and system failures.
• Support for Java™ JVM versions, up to and including version 17. For details, see Adding the Snap class to the application class path and Using the Z Abend Investigator Java wrapper utility.
• A new "@" command has been provided for the Dump Storage display. For details, see Displaying storage locations.
• Scroll and cursor positions are now maintained when using the PREV and NEXT commands from the Dump Storage display. For details, see NEXT and PREV.

To explore more of our latest features, visit this page.

ZAI remains an indispensable tool for mainframe professionals who need to ensure high availability, resolve critical problems fast, and ensure the stability of their systems.

HCL ZDT (Z Data Tools) – Streamlined Data Management for Mainframe Environments

The updated version of ZDT continues to offer powerful capabilities for data manipulation and management within the mainframe. Designed to handle a variety of data sets, ZDT simplifies the process of accessing, editing, and managing complex datasets, making it easier to work with the large volumes of data stored on your z/OS systems.

New features includes:

• Z Data Tools provides a VS Code Extension client with an intuitive interface to access, edit, and manage data sets and files on z/OS systems. 
• A new processing option, "Start", has been added to the menu panels for the enhanced search report. Select this processing option to start applicable options in another ISPF session. See Using F4 from any edit or view session when positioned on a string or word and Using F4 for enhanced search report filtering commands for more information about the options that support the "Start" option.
• A new option, "MLIST" has been added to both the List and Search Options panel and the Report View Options panel. Select this option to produce an ISPF member list for up to 16 data set names referenced in the current view or edit session. See Using F4 from the command line and Using F4 for enhanced search report filtering commands for more information.

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ZDT’s robust toolset continues to support mainframe data administrators by simplifying data set management and ensuring data integrity and security while enhancing overall workflow efficiency.

Why These Upgrades Matter

Mainframe environments are known for their critical role in running enterprise-scale applications. Both ZAI and ZDT empower teams to handle complex challenges with greater ease, ensuring system uptime and data reliability. With these new features, you’ll be able to:

• Improve issue resolution
• Increase data management efficiency
• Achieve higher operational agility

Get Started Today

The updated versions of ZAI and ZDT are now available, ready to be integrated into your z/OS environment. We’re continuing to empower your organization with tools to optimize mainframe operations, so you get the most from your critical IT infrastructure.

For more details on the new features, installation guides, and support resources contact us today. Stay ahead of the curve with the most powerful mainframe problem resolution and data manipulation tools on the market.

Upgrade today and see the difference ZAI and ZDT can make for your mainframe performance!