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Enhanced Definition

In the context of IBM mainframe systems and z/OS, an icon refers to a small graphical symbol used within modern graphical user interface (GUI) tools and web-based management interfaces that interact with or manage mainframe resources. While native 3270 terminal interfaces are character-based, icons facilitate intuitive navigation and function execution in client-side applications and web portals connected to z/OS.

Key Characteristics

- Visual Representation: Serves as a compact visual metaphor for a specific function, application, or data object within a GUI-driven mainframe management tool (e.g., IBM z/OSMF, IBM Data Studio).
- Actionable Elements: Typically clickable or selectable, triggering an action, opening a new view, or launching a specific task related to mainframe operations.
- Client-Side Rendering: Icons are rendered by the client-side application (e.g., web browser, desktop application) that connects to the mainframe, not by the z/OS operating system itself.
- Standardized Design: Often follows design guidelines of the client operating system or web framework to ensure consistency and user familiarity.
- Contextual Usage: Their meaning and function are highly dependent on the specific tool or interface being used (e.g., a "database" icon in DB2 tools, a "server" icon in z/OSMF).