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RLX Suite is a comprehensive set of REXX-related tools designed for z/OS environments. It includes tools such as RLX for DB2, RLX/VSAM, RLX/SQL, RLX/ISPF, and RLX/CLIST, providing a rich environment for REXX development and management. Common operations involve executing REXX scripts and interacting with DB2 databases using RLX for DB2.

The suite exposes APIs for interacting with various z/OS subsystems, primarily through native calls to system services. Integration is supported through REXX and other z/OS programming languages. The main components include RLX for DB2, RLX/VSAM, RLX/SQL, RLX/ISPF, RLX/CLIST, RLX/Compile Host/Edit, and RLX/SDK.

These components communicate through z/OS system services and inter-process communication mechanisms. RLX Suite leverages z/OS security mechanisms, including RACF, ACF2, and Top Secret, for authentication and supports ACLs and RBAC for access control. It enhances developer productivity by simplifying database interactions and screen management.

Competing products include other REXX environments and z/OS development tools. RLX Suite is administered through z/OS system commands and ISPF panels, with user management handled through RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret. It uses standard z/OS ports for communication between components.

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What is RLX Suite?

RLX Suite is a collection of REXX-related tools designed to enhance development and management tasks on z/OS. It includes tools for DB2, VSAM, SQL, ISPF, CLIST, and compilation, providing a comprehensive environment for REXX programming.

How does RLX Suite enhance REXX programming?

RLX Suite enhances REXX programming by providing specialized tools for database interaction, screen management, and compilation. It simplifies complex tasks and improves developer productivity.

What environments does RLX Suite support?

RLX Suite supports integration with DB2, VSAM, SQL, ISPF, and CLIST environments. This allows developers to leverage REXX in a variety of z/OS applications.

Who developed RLX Suite?

RLX Suite was initially developed by Relational Architects and later acquired by Broadcom in 2020. Broadcom bundled the individual tools into a comprehensive suite.

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