Name: SPI-TAB+
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Question 1

What does SPI-TAB+ do?

Accepted Answer

SPI-TAB+ is a tool designed to manage application tables for both CICS and batch applications running on z/OS. It provides a centralized web interface for managing these tables, and it offers a Db2 option for storing table data.

Question 2

Is this a system, application, or tool?

Accepted Answer

SPI-TAB+ is a tool set. It provides a collection of utilities and interfaces to manage application tables, rather than being a complete system or a single application.

Question 3

What types of organizations use this?

Accepted Answer

Organizations that rely heavily on CICS and batch applications on z/OS, particularly those in industries like banking, insurance, and finance, would benefit most from SPI-TAB+.

Question 4

When should we consider SPI-TAB+?

Accepted Answer

A company should consider using SPI-TAB+ when they need a centralized and efficient way to manage application tables across their CICS and batch environments, especially if they are experiencing difficulties with data consistency or manual updates.

Question 5

What are the alternatives to SPI-TAB+?

Accepted Answer

Alternatives to SPI-TAB+ include manual table management, custom-built solutions, or other table management products specifically designed for the z/OS environment. Some organizations may also use general-purpose database management tools, but these may not be optimized for CICS and batch applications.

Question 6

For mainframe products: Does this run in an LPAR?

Accepted Answer

SPI-TAB+ runs on the z/OS platform. It is z/OS dependent and typically runs within an LPAR. It may require specific subsystems depending on the configuration and integration with other applications.

Question 7

What infrastructure is required?

Accepted Answer

SPI-TAB+ can integrate with Db2 for storing table data. It also uses a web interface for managing tables, which requires a web server. The specific versions and configurations of these components depend on the environment.

Question 8

What are the main system components?

Accepted Answer

The main components of SPI-TAB+ include the table management interface, the Db2 interface (if used), and the underlying z/OS modules that interact with CICS and batch applications. These components communicate through standard z/OS communication mechanisms.

Question 9

Does SPI-TAB+ expose APIs?

Accepted Answer

SPI-TAB+ can expose APIs for programmatic access to table data and management functions. The specific types of APIs (e.g., REST, SOAP) and the supported programming languages depend on the product configuration and available extensions.

Question 10

How does SPI-TAB+ provide business value?

Accepted Answer

SPI-TAB+ provides business value by streamlining the management of application tables, reducing the risk of data inconsistencies, and improving the efficiency of CICS and batch application development and maintenance. This leads to faster development cycles and reduced operational costs.

Question 11

What happens if an organization does not use SPI-TAB+?

Accepted Answer

Without SPI-TAB+, organizations may face challenges in maintaining data consistency across application tables, leading to errors and increased manual effort. This can result in slower development cycles, higher operational costs, and increased risk of application failures.

Question 12

How does SPI-TAB+ integrate with enterprise ecosystems?

Accepted Answer

SPI-TAB+ integrates with enterprise ecosystems by providing APIs for accessing table data and management functions, allowing it to be integrated with other systems such as data governance platforms, reporting tools, and application development environments.

Question 13

How does SPI-TAB+ handle security?

Accepted Answer

SPI-TAB+ supports various authentication methods, including integration with z/OS security systems such as RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret. It uses an access control model to restrict access to table data and management functions based on user roles and permissions.

Question 14

What audit/logging capabilities exist?

Accepted Answer

SPI-TAB+ provides audit logging capabilities to track changes to application tables and user access. These logs can be used for security monitoring and compliance purposes. The specific details of the audit logs depend on the product configuration.

Question 15

How does SPI-TAB+ control access to data?

Accepted Answer

SPI-TAB+ controls access to mainframe datasets and resources through its integration with z/OS security systems. It allows administrators to define granular permissions for users and groups, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access sensitive data.

Question 16

How is SPI-TAB+ typically deployed?

Accepted Answer

SPI-TAB+ is typically deployed on-premise within the z/OS environment. Implementing SPI-TAB+ requires technical expertise in z/OS, CICS, and Db2. Ongoing operational requirements include monitoring system performance, maintaining table definitions, and managing user access.

Question 17

What are common implementation challenges?

Accepted Answer

Common implementation challenges include integrating SPI-TAB+ with existing security systems, migrating existing table definitions, and ensuring compatibility with different versions of CICS and Db2. Proper planning and testing are essential for a successful implementation.

Question 18

What administrative interfaces are available?

Accepted Answer

Administrative interfaces for SPI-TAB+ include a web console for managing table definitions and user access, as well as a command-line interface (CLI) for performing administrative tasks. User management is handled through the web console or through integration with z/OS security systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does SPI-TAB+ do?

Is this a system, application, or tool?

What types of organizations use this?

When should we consider SPI-TAB+?

What are the alternatives to SPI-TAB+?

For mainframe products: Does this run in an LPAR?

What infrastructure is required?

What are the main system components?

Does SPI-TAB+ expose APIs?

How does SPI-TAB+ provide business value?

What happens if an organization does not use SPI-TAB+?

How does SPI-TAB+ integrate with enterprise ecosystems?

How does SPI-TAB+ handle security?

What audit/logging capabilities exist?

How does SPI-TAB+ control access to data?

How is SPI-TAB+ typically deployed?

What are common implementation challenges?

What administrative interfaces are available?

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