In early September 2019, the IBM Z Common Data Provider (formerly known as IBM Common Data Provider for z Systems) version 2.1.0 was release. The following new features are included in the new version:

• New data types are supported.
• Data can now be sent to Splunk Cloud via the Data Receiver.
• The System Data Engine zIIP offload function is improved.

Watch the following video to know more.

https://mediacenter.ibm.com/media/t/1_1uvvx09s

With an overview of the new features in mind, you are ready to learn more details. Here are the links to some helpful articles that explain each feature in depth. Feel free to browse through.

• The blog on the System Data Engine zIIP offload function improvements.
• The blog on the Support for RMF Monitor III CPC capacity report.
• The documentation on Preparing sending data to Splunk via the Data Receiver.
• The blog on Packaging Improvements.
• The official documentation for IBM Z Common Data Provider version 2.1.0 on the IBM Knowledge Center.