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Feature Function Benefit Standard Enterprise
Application Integration Stream data directly to/from applications without staging data to disk Improve system resource efficiency check check
ZIP archives Reduce file size by as much as 95% Reduce costs through the conservation of bandwidth, storage space, and backup tapes check check
Cross-platform data portability ZIP archives are portable data containers that can be read and decompressed on all major enterprise computing platforms Reduce the cost of cross-operating system data transfers and management check check
Large file size support Compress files up to 8 exabytes in size Enable customers to process large files without the need to re-architect their files; meet IT business requirements check check
Very large archive support Over 2 billion files can be included in a ZIP archive Enable customers to simplify the management of file archives; meet IT business requirements check check
Decryption of PKI encrypted ZIP and OpenPGP archives Decrypt and extract files that are public-key encrypted by SecureZIP products Decrypt files through an organization-elected method of encryption, including those files protected with public and private keys check check
Self-extracting files for end-users and other platforms ZIP archives can be formatted as self-extracting files for Windows end-users or for UNIX/Linux operating systems; compressed data can be easily unzipped in one easy step (licensed for internal use only) Improve user productivity by using fewer manual steps to access zipped files check check
SMTP integration Distribution of compressed files to end-users simply requires adding a switch and the destination email addresses for the recipients Save processing time and development effort for file distribution to end-users inside or outside the enterprise; improve user productivity by using fewer manual steps to access zipped files check check
FTP integration File transfer can be added to file compression workflows simply by adding a switch to the command string Save processing time and development effort for file backup, archival, and transfer; improve user productivity by requiring fewer steps to distribute archived files and transfer compressed files check check
Automatic file wiping Can be configured to overwrite deleted files, up to seven times, in accordance with NSA specifications Ensure deleted information cannot later be recovered check check

PKZIP® for Linux® on System z®

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Linux® for System z® is an integral part of your IT infrastructure, increasingly important to mission critical operations. PKZIP® for Linux on System z, an extension of the industry-leading PKZIP compression product family, improves the efficiency of your data management and data transfer operations on that platform. It aggregates files into a single ZIP container, making them easier to manage while greatly reducing file size, resulting in faster moving network traffic and cost savings associated with storing data. PKZIP for Linux on System z is not merely a compression solution; its core capabilities improve user and resource efficiency by automating tasks more easily and efficiently.

Features and Benefits

  • Control storage costs by reducing the size of files maintained on DASD and through the use of fewer tapes.
  • Improve processing efficiencies and resource utilization with application integration by requiring fewer steps to stream compressed data into the application
  • Improve problem response by reporting errors through standard reporting mechanisms
  • Seamlessly transfer data between operating systems, including z/OS®, i5/OS®, UNIX®/Linux® server, and Windows® server and desktop
  • Improve your ability to meet SLAs by reducing the size of files used in applications and those transmitted across your networks and ftp solutions

 

Conserve storage space and reduce file transfer time: PKZIP improves an IT department’s ability to meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs) by reducing file size by as much as 95%, in turn improving network and application response times while decreasing DASD costs.

Exchange data across desktops, servers, midrange, and mainframe systems: Linux on System z is just one of the many platforms your organization and your partners depend on. Your business must exchange data between platforms, and a consistent solution for archiving and compressing your data reduces complexity, risk, and costs to your overall operations. PKZIP for Linux on System z, just like PKZIP on all other supported operating systems, creates ZIP archives that are interoperable across all major enterprise computing platforms and supports data exchange between Windows® desktops, UNIX®/Linux® and Windows servers, i5/OS midrange, and z/OS mainframe operating systems.

PKZIP for Linux on System z will also decrypt ZIP files encrypted with X.509 digital certificates or passphrases.

Report errors via standard reporting mechanisms: PKZIP for Linux on System z reports errors and events through popular enterprise management tools like HP Openview®, Tivoli®, and Unicenter®. By supporting SYSLOG and SNMP, PKZIP reduces administrative costs by leveraging prior investments in management reporting tools.

Distribute files to end-users via email: Distribution of compressed files to end-users simply requires adding a switch and the destination email address for the recipient(s). Using an available SMTP server, PKZIP’s email integration saves processing time and development effort for file distribution to end-users inside or outside an organization.

Improve processing efficiencies and resource utilization with application integration: With application integration, compressed data can be streamed directly into and out of applications. Many other products require files to be written to disk before they can be read by an application. Application integration eliminates this step, improving operational and resource efficiency by reducing the number of steps needed to process data.

SecureZIP - The Next Generation of PKZIP SecureZIP provides all of the features and capabilities of PKZIP, including efficient compression, sophisticated data management, and cross-platform capability. SecureZIP allows organizations to address both the continuing need for efficient data management, while adding enterprise-class security in a single, interoperable solution.

Simply drag and drop files into the ZIP container to save valuable storage space.
 

About PKWARE

PKWARE, Inc., the creator and continuing innovator of the ZIP standard, is a global market and technology leader providing data-centric, cross-platform data security and compression software. The SecureZIP & PKZIP product families are used by over 30,000 corporate entities and over 200 government agencies to ensure data security, portability, and cross-platform computing exchange - both internally and externally with partners. Organizations in financial services, banking, retail, healthcare, government, and manufacturing use PKWARE products daily for their unmatched scalability, ease of use, and rapid deployment. PKWARE, a privately held company, is based in Milwaukee, WI with additional offices in New York and the United Kingdom.
 
System Requirements
  • RedHat Enterprise Linux 4*, 5
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10,11
  • 25M disk space

*RedHat Enterprise Linux also supports 4 “31”/32-bit OS installs

 

Compression Software for Linux on System z

In an effort to control costs, reduce complexity, and benefit from the high availability & serviceability of the mainframe, many businesses are placing workloads on Linux on System z. PKZIP for Linux on System z compresses files for Linux on the mainframe, whether Linux installs directly on a LPAR or runs under z/VM. Moreover, PKZIP for Linux on System z does this using proven ZIP technology, guaranteeing interoperability by efficiently moving data across boundaries, including operating systems, geographic locations, and enterprise perimeters.

Enterprise Edition

Self-extracting ZIP archives: Create Self-Extracting ZIP Archives that others can open on Windows desktops without installing additional software
 
Integrates with FTP & SMTP: Provides automated delivery of files (distributes files automatically from servers to desktops)
 
Control storage costs and ease network congestion: Compresses files up to 95%, conserving bandwidth and storage space, including on backup tapes
 
Improve resource productivity: Improve productivity of system resources by streaming data directly to and/or from applications without staging it to disk
 
Protect data from internal theft and unintended recipients: Strong Passphrase-based File Protection through support of both AES and 3DES encryption protects valuable information
 
A single solution for small, medium and large businesses: Compress, encrypt and send files or groups of files across all major enterprise computing platforms; including Windows desktops, Windows and UNIX/Linux servers, IBM i, and IBM zSeries
 
Error reporting for attended & unattended operations : Reports errors through integration of SNMP (Simplified Network Message Protocol) with leading data center management applications
 
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Standard Edition

Control storage costs and ease network congestion: Compresses files up to 95%, conserving bandwidth and storage space, including on backup tapes
 
Improve resource productivity: Improve productivity of system resources by streaming data directly to and/or from applications without staging it to disk
 
Protect data from internal theft and unintended recipients: Strong Passphrase-based File Protection through support of both AES and 3DES encryption protects valuable information
 
A single solution for small, medium and large businesses: Compress, encrypt and send files or groups of files across all major enterprise computing platforms; including Windows desktops, Windows and UNIX/Linux servers, IBM i, and IBM zSeries
 
Error reporting for attended & unattended operations: Reports errors through integration of SNMP (Simplified Network Message Protocol) with leading data center management applications
 
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How it Works: Application Integration

With Application Integration, data can be streamed directly in and out of applications. Without Application Integration, the ZIP file would be extracted and written to disk as a data file before it can be read by an application. Using Application Integration, this step is eliminated, improving operational efficiency by reducing the number of steps needed to process data.

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