What is the primary function of MacKinney Batch to CICS?
MacKinney Batch to CICS enables batch programs to interact with CICS resources. It allows batch jobs to open and close CICS files, allocate and unallocate CICS files, link to CICS programs, and shut down or refresh CICS environments. This integration facilitates data exchange and process automation between batch and CICS systems.
How do batch programs open and close CICS files?
Batch programs can open and close CICS files using specific commands. For example, the OPENFILE command opens a CICS file, and the CLOSEFILE command closes it. These commands allow batch jobs to manage file access within the CICS environment.
How can batch programs execute CICS transactions?
The product allows batch jobs to link to CICS programs using the LINK command. This command enables batch programs to invoke CICS transactions and execute CICS business logic. Parameters can be passed between the batch job and the CICS program.
How can batch jobs control the CICS environment?
Batch jobs can shut down the CICS region using the SHUTDOWN command. This command initiates a controlled shutdown of the CICS environment from a batch process. Batch can also refresh in-storage program copies with the REFRESH command.