[Info] IBM Support Assistant 5.0 new release

 IBM Support Assistant 5.0 Tech Preview

 

Abstract

Announcing... the new Tech Preview release of IBM Support Assistant (ISA) 5.0 is now available! Download it and try it out!

Content

IBM Support Assistant (ISA) 5.0 Tech Preview introduces the next generation of IBM's popular problem determination and troubleshooting platform. This new, complimentary release provides the richest tools and functions you need to perform root-cause analysis and enhance your productivity. 

Packed with new features:​ ​ Case Management​ - simplify the organization of your problem determination investigation ​ File Management ​- enhanced capabilities to help you search through files quickly ​ Tools​ - automated analysis tools to generate reports and assist you in problem discovery ​ Intuitive web UI - ​with an emphasis on simplicity, you can easily open a browser to access the ISA application ​ Server-based application​ - install ISA once and collaborate with multiple team members. Analysis processing can now be off-loaded from your desktop! ​ Single-user desktop​ - run the ISA application on your desktop if you prefer a single-user mode​

In the Tech Preview there are several problem determination tools included and the number of tools will continue to grow in future releases! Report-generating tools included in this release: ​ Garbage Collection and Memory Visualizer (GCMV) ​ IBM Portal Log Analyzer ​ Memory Analyzer ​ Pattern Modeling and Analysis Tool for Java Garbage Collector (PMAT) ​ Profile Port Checker ​ Thread and Monitor Dump Analyzer ​ WebSphere Application Server Configuration Visualizer​ Learn more...​ Get started today and check out the Tech Preview!​ Got a suggestion or question? Log into our ​developerWorks forum​ and let us know!​