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The Emulation Program's architecture comprised components within the mainframe system and the communication controller. The mainframe components handled application interaction, while the controller managed the physical communication. Configuration was managed through the mainframe's system configuration and the communication controller's settings.

The program did not expose any APIs. The program relied on the mainframe's internal communication mechanisms and the communication controller's protocols, including BSC. The Emulation Program is not supported.

Consider IBM Communications Server for z/OS as a replacement. Migration involves transitioning from BSC to modern communication protocols, which may require changes to applications and network infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary function of the Emulation Program?

The Emulation Program enables communication between Binary Synchronous Communication (BSC) and start-stop devices and mainframe applications. It facilitates this by using a communication controller, such as the 3705, 3725, 3745, or 3746, which is loaded with software on mainframe systems.

Which applications commonly utilize the Emulation Program?

The Emulation Program supports applications like CICS/BTAM and JES/RTAM. These applications leverage the program to communicate with BSC devices and other connected systems.

How is the Emulation Program typically deployed?

The Emulation Program is installed on mainframe systems and loaded into a communication controller. This setup allows the controller to manage the communication between BSC devices and mainframe applications.

What type of communication does the Emulation Program facilitate?

The Emulation Program's primary role is to enable communication with older BSC devices. It does not support modern network protocols or interfaces.

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