What infrastructure is required?

CA Gener/OL runs on the z/OS platform and requires the CICS subsystem to be present. It operates within an LPAR on the mainframe.

For mainframe products: Does this run in an LPAR?

Yes, CA Gener/OL runs within an LPAR on a z/OS system. It is dependent on the z/OS operating system and the CICS transaction processing subsystem.

What configuration files are used?

CA Gener/OL uses configuration files to define application behavior and system parameters. These files are typically customized during implementation and maintenance.

What are the main system components?

The main system components include the Gener/OL compiler, runtime libraries, and the application definitions. These components work together to generate and execute CICS applications.

What is the business value of using CA Gener/OL?

CA Gener/OL allows for faster development cycles and reduced maintenance costs compared to traditional CICS programming methods. It improves developer productivity and enables quicker response to changing business requirements.

What would happen if an organization did NOT use this product?

By using CA Gener/OL, organizations can reduce the time and resources required to develop and maintain CICS applications. Without it, they would likely face longer development times, higher costs, and increased complexity.

How does CA Gener/OL handle security?

CA Gener/OL leverages the security features of the z/OS and CICS environments. It supports authentication methods provided by CICS, such as user IDs and passwords, and integrates with external security managers like RACF.

What access control model is used?

CA Gener/OL integrates with z/OS security systems like RACF to control access to resources and data. It uses the access control mechanisms provided by CICS and the underlying operating system.

What audit/logging capabilities exist?

CA Gener/OL provides audit logging capabilities to track user activity and system events. These logs can be used for security monitoring and compliance purposes.

What ongoing operational requirements exist?

Ongoing operational requirements include monitoring the performance of CICS applications developed with CA Gener/OL, performing regular maintenance, and ensuring the availability of the z/OS and CICS environments.

How is CA Gener/OL typically deployed?

CA Gener/OL is typically deployed on-premise within a z/OS environment. It requires technical expertise in mainframe systems, CICS, and the Gener/OL language itself.

What administrative interfaces are available?

Administrative interfaces are available through CICS panels and potentially a command-line interface. User management is typically handled through CICS or an external security manager like RACF.

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CA Gener/OL

Name: CA Gener/OL
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Broadcom Active z/OS

Application Development CICS Programming Language

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Broadcom

Product Overview

CA Gener/OL is a fourth-generation programming language and application development environment specifically designed for CICS applications running on z/OS. It provides a high-level language and associated tools to generate CICS applications, abstracting away some of the complexities of traditional CICS programming. The architecture consists of several key components: 1.

**Gener/OL Compiler:** Translates the Gener/OL source code into executable code for the CICS environment. 2. **Runtime Libraries:** Provide the necessary functions for the application to interact with CICS and z/OS.

3. **Application Definitions:** Define the structure and behavior of the CICS applications. These components communicate through standard z/OS and CICS interfaces.

CA Gener/OL integrates with z/OS security systems like RACF for authentication and access control. It typically uses VSAM datasets for storage. The deployment model is on-premise within a z/OS environment.

Alternatives include COBOL and other 4GLs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does CA Gener/OL do?

CA Gener/OL is a fourth-generation programming language and application development environment specifically designed for creating CICS applications on z/OS. It provides tools and a language for rapidly building and deploying mainframe applications.

Is this a system, application, or tool?

CA Gener/OL is primarily a programming language and application development toolset. It provides a high-level language and associated tools to generate CICS applications.

What types of organizations use this?

Organizations that rely heavily on CICS for transaction processing and application delivery on z/OS are prime candidates. These are often large enterprises in industries like banking, insurance, and retail.

When should we consider CA Gener/OL?

A company should consider CA Gener/OL when they need to develop or maintain CICS applications efficiently. It is especially useful when rapid development and deployment are critical, and when there is a need to abstract away some of the complexities of traditional CICS programming.

What are the alternatives to CA Gener/OL?

Alternatives include other 4GLs, COBOL, and Java-based CICS development tools. Specific competitors include CA RAMIS and other mainframe application development environments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does CA Gener/OL do?

Is this a system, application, or tool?

What types of organizations use this?

When should we consider CA Gener/OL?

What are the alternatives to CA Gener/OL?

What infrastructure is required?

For mainframe products: Does this run in an LPAR?

What configuration files are used?

What are the main system components?

What is the business value of using CA Gener/OL?

What would happen if an organization did NOT use this product?

How does CA Gener/OL handle security?

What access control model is used?

What audit/logging capabilities exist?

What ongoing operational requirements exist?

How is CA Gener/OL typically deployed?

What administrative interfaces are available?

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