UNICOM/Central TSO

The architecture of UNICOM/Central TSO is built upon the z/OS operating system, leveraging the TSO/ISPF environment to provide a front-end interface for UNICOM products. The main components include the TSO/ISPF interface, which provides the user interface; the UNICOM product access modules, which handle the interaction with specific UNICOM products; and the underlying z/OS system services, which provide core functionalities such as security, data access, and job processing. Communication between these components occurs primarily through standard z/OS protocols.

The TSO/ISPF interface interacts with the UNICOM product access modules to execute commands and retrieve data. The access modules, in turn, communicate with the UNICOM products using their respective APIs or interfaces. Data storage relies on z/OS datasets, which are managed by the z/OS system.

The product does not use a separate database. Network requirements include connectivity to the z/OS system and any external resources accessed by the UNICOM products. Authentication is handled through the z/OS security products, such as RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret, which support methods like user IDs and passwords.

Access control is managed through these security products, often employing roles and profiles. jcl'` command to submit a job. The product's integration with UNICOM products allows users to leverage the features of those products within the TSO environment.

The product's main function is to provide a simplified interface to UNICOM products within the TSO environment, improving user experience and operational efficiency.