# \#zos

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## [Optimization of CPU Overhead for z/OS Java](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/optimization-of-cpu-overhead-for-z-os-java/56128)

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**Author:** [@moritzwitti](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/moritzwitti)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/optimization-of-cpu-overhead-for-z-os-java/56128 "2026-06-11T14:54:59Z")

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Summary This article applies to Dynatrace OneAgent in mainframe (z/OS) environments and addresses increased zIIP usage related to SQL and database query processing. It explains the cause and describes configuration optio…

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## [Display Mainframe LPAR and CICS Region Availability as % in a Dynatrace Honeycomb Dashboard](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/display-mainframe-lpar-and-cics-region-availability-as-in-a-dynatrace-honeycomb-dashboard/55622)

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**Author:** [@DTpandian](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/DTpandian)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/display-mainframe-lpar-and-cics-region-availability-as-in-a-dynatrace-honeycomb-dashboard/55622 "2026-04-19T14:19:28Z")

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Hi, I want to show honeycomb dashboard for mainframe LPAR availability and CICS region availability. Which zos metrics i have to use. gcp timings? in that case CICS region in Test environment has 0 zCPU timings because i…

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## [What's the formula to calculate the Dynatrace license for z/os mainframe monitoring?](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/whats-the-formula-to-calculate-the-dynatrace-license-for-z-os-mainframe-monitoring/54718)

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**Author:** [@Chanti](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/Chanti)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 11:25am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/whats-the-formula-to-calculate-the-dynatrace-license-for-z-os-mainframe-monitoring/54718 "2026-01-27T11:25:33Z")

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Hi All, Can anyone provide me how Dynatrace calculates the license for Z/OS Mainframe monitoring? What are the prerequisite needed to calculate license. Is that consumption of MSU hours for all LPARs alone sufficient to…

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## [Query “Dynatrace z/OS module version” for CICS regions via DQL](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/query-dynatrace-z-os-module-version-for-cics-regions-via-dql/54534)

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**Author:** [@Kajao](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/Kajao)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/query-dynatrace-z-os-module-version-for-cics-regions-via-dql/54534 "2026-01-06T13:13:20Z")

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We have multiple CICS regions monitored on z/OS. In the Dynatrace UI (Hosts classic → Process → Properties & tags), each CICS region shows the property “Dynatrace z/OS module version” (for example, 1.300.0). For upgrade …

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## [Mainframes are Here to Stay: Introducing IBM z17](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/mainframes-are-here-to-stay-introducing-ibm-z17/51410)

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**Author:** [@jellypuno](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/jellypuno)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 11:56am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/mainframes-are-here-to-stay-introducing-ibm-z17/51410 "2025-05-22T11:56:16Z")

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IBM recently announced the new IBM z17, the first mainframe fully engineered for the AI age. Powered by the new IBM Telum® II processor, IBM z17 expands the system’s capabilities beyond transactional AI to support a dive…

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## [CPU time for statements in z/OS](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/cpu-time-for-statements-in-z-os/50721)

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**Author:** [@DamianG](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/DamianG)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 9:45am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/cpu-time-for-statements-in-z-os/50721 "2025-03-14T09:45:05Z")

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Hi everyone, I would like to know if it is possible to know the CPU time consumed for each DB statement executed in DB2 in z/OS. CPU time is critical for z/OS optimization, thats the key of my question. Thank you!

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## [Mainframe Datacom DB Monitoring](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/mainframe-datacom-db-monitoring/40645)

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**Author:** [@gautier\_begin](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/gautier_begin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/mainframe-datacom-db-monitoring/40645 "2023-07-12T12:43:07Z")

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Hello, I can see that Dynatrace can monitor transactions with zOS DB2: Dynatrace for z/OS | Dynatrace Docs I can see that Datacom NZ is partner of Dynatrace: Recognising our Top Performing APAC Partners (dynatrace.com) …

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## [z/OS monitoring went down after AG update](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/z-os-monitoring-went-down-after-ag-update/39096)

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**Author:** [@jellypuno](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/jellypuno)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/z-os-monitoring-went-down-after-ag-update/39096 "2023-05-12T19:02:12Z")

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Question The z/OS monitoring went offline after updating the zRemote ActiveGate. Why is that happening? Answer There are many possible reasons why the z/OS monitoring went offline. The first troubleshooting step you nee…

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## [Troubleshooting your z/OS monitoring: Common Issues](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/troubleshooting-your-z-os-monitoring-common-issues/37209)

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**Author:** [@jellypuno](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/jellypuno)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 9:39am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/troubleshooting-your-z-os-monitoring-common-issues/37209 "2023-03-28T09:39:49Z")

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In the previous article, we’ve talked about logs, and now, we’re ready to discuss the common issues or problems that you might encounter in your z/OS monitoring and, of course, how to troubleshoot them. Just so you know…

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## [Troubleshooting your z/OS monitoring: Covering the basics](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/troubleshooting-your-z-os-monitoring-covering-the-basics/37183)

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**Author:** [@jellypuno](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/jellypuno)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 9:38am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/troubleshooting-your-z-os-monitoring-covering-the-basics/37183 "2023-03-28T09:38:37Z")

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Summary Is your Dynatrace z/OS monitoring not working as expected? Before opening a support ticket, it’s often helpful to perform an initial investigation yourself—but reading mainframe logs can feel overwhelming if you…

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## [z/OS CPU metric](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/z-os-cpu-metric/36853)

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**Author:** [@barryla](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/barryla)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2022, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/z-os-cpu-metric/36853 "2022-10-11T14:14:49Z")

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Hi I would like to understand which CPU metric does Dynatrace get its values from, example RMF, SDSF etc for the z/OS CPU metrics? Regards Barry

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## [Dynatrace CICS ZDTPLTxx upgrade](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/dynatrace-cics-zdtpltxx-upgrade/31187)

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**Author:** [@Liyongjian](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/Liyongjian)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/dynatrace-cics-zdtpltxx-upgrade/31187 "2021-09-29T18:35:27Z")

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Hi team Hi team Im using Dynatrace version 7.2 in Z/OS for CICS. For the CICS old version 5.1 , we use ZDTPLT68 in PLT list table. And now the CICS TS version upgrade to the 5.4. a.Do it need change program in PLT t…

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## [z/OS MQ support](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/z-os-mq-support/31715)

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**Author:** [@fswarbrick](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/fswarbrick)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2021, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/z-os-mq-support/31715 "2021-06-06T18:09:20Z")

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I want to make sure that there is support for MQ (server) on z/OS, where the client side is a remote system. All of the documentation I’ve seen seems to refer to the client side of the equation (CICS as a client, IMS as…

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## [Route z/OS traffic to Dynatrace](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/route-z-os-traffic-to-dynatrace/21417)

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**Author:** [@Babar\_Qayyum](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/Babar_Qayyum)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 5:46am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/route-z-os-traffic-to-dynatrace/21417 "2021-02-10T05:46:14Z")

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Dear All, I need some endorsement related to my understanding of the following documentated statements that we must have two ActiveGates to route the z/OS traffic 1) ActiveGate with built-in zRemote code module 2) Activ…
