the ibm zenterprise unified resource manager integrates the system z and zbx resources as a single virtualized system and provides unified and integrated management across the zenterprise system. it can identify system bottlenecks or failures among disparate systems and if a failure occurs it can dynamically reallocate system resources to prevent or reduce application problems. the unified resource manager provides energy monitoring and management, resource management, increased security, virtual networking, and information management from a single user interface.