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Recovery Plus for IMS was designed to accelerate the recovery of IMS databases on z/OS systems. The product's architecture comprised several key components, including a log analyzer, a database restoration engine, and a data set management module. These components worked together to provide a streamlined recovery process. The primary administrative interface was a command-line interface (CLI), used for executing recovery...

Recovery Plus for VSAM, formerly DRS/Batch, provided journaling for VSAM datasets accessed by batch applications. This functionality allowed for forward recovery of datasets, minimizing data loss and downtime. The product's architecture likely included components for intercepting VSAM I/O, writing to journals, and reading from journals during recovery. Configuration files would have defined datasets and journal locations. The product is no...

Recovery Utility for VSAM offers robust backup and recovery capabilities for VSAM datasets. Key components include the Journaling Subsystem, the Backup Manager, and the Recovery Engine. The Journaling Subsystem captures VSAM changes, the Backup Manager handles dataset backups, and the Recovery Engine applies changes from backups and journals. Communication occurs through z/OS system services and VSAM APIs. The utility uses...

The Redvers Cloaking Device is a utility designed to protect COBOL source code from unauthorized access and reverse engineering. It achieves this by transforming the source code into an unreadable format while preserving the original program logic. This is particularly useful when distributing COBOL applications to parties where the source code must be protected. The tool is distributed as COBOL...

The Redvers COBOL XML Interface provides XML parsing and generation capabilities for COBOL applications. It is delivered as COBOL source code, ensuring seamless integration with existing COBOL environments. The core components are the `RCCOBXML` subroutine, which generates XML from COBOL data structures, and the `RCXMLCOB` subroutine, which parses XML into COBOL data structures. Data mapping between COBOL and XML is...

Redvers Compression Device offers compression capabilities for COBOL applications running on z/OS, z/VM, and zVSE/VSEn. It is delivered as COBOL source code, enabling direct integration into existing COBOL programs. The core functionality revolves around two subroutines: RCCMPRES for compression and RCUNPRES for decompression. These subroutines are called directly from COBOL code. The device operates within the COBOL application's memory space,...

The Redvers Encryption Device offers AES encryption and decryption capabilities for COBOL applications running on z/OS, z/VM, and zVSE/VSEn. It is provided as COBOL source code, comprising two subroutines: `RCENCRYP` for encryption and `RCDECRYP` for decryption. This approach allows direct integration into existing COBOL systems without requiring external services or specialized hardware. The syntax for using these subroutines is straightforward:...

Reflection is a terminal emulation solution designed to provide secure and reliable access to host systems. Key components include the Reflection Workspace, Connection Manager, Terminal Emulator, and Security Module. The software supports various protocols, including TN3270, TN5250, and SSH, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of host environments. Reflection offers robust security features, such as TLS/SSL and SSH encryption, and...

Reflection for the Web facilitates web-based TN3270 terminal emulation, enabling access to mainframe applications. Key components include the web server, the emulation engine, and the administrative console. The web server handles client requests, the emulation engine processes the TN3270 protocol, and the console manages configurations. Communication occurs over TCP/IP, typically using port 23 for TN3270. The product supports authentication methods...

RefWiz is an application analysis and documentation tool designed to help organizations understand and manage their z/OS batch and online applications. It addresses the challenge of maintaining and modernizing complex legacy systems by providing a comprehensive view of application components, their relationships, and data flows. RefWiz inventories application assets, analyzes dependencies, and generates documentation, enabling better decision-making and reduced risk...

Relay Gold provided 3270 terminal emulation and file transfer capabilities for Windows PCs connecting to mainframes. Key components included the 3270 emulator, communication stack (TCP/IP, SNA), and Relay/Transfer module. Administrative tasks were performed through the GUI. Security features included password protection and encryption during file transfers. The product is not supported. Organizations should migrate to alternatives like Attachmate Reflection or...

Reliant provides VSAM journaling capabilities for z/OS and z/VSE, similar to CICS, ensuring data consistency and recoverability. It captures VSAM file updates in a journal, enabling restoration to any point using backups and journals. Key features include point-in-time recovery, support for VSAM ESDS, KSDS, and RRDS datasets, and integration with z/OS security systems such as RACF, ACF2, and Top Secret....

RRDF provides a robust solution for disaster recovery and data management on z/OS. Key features include automated data replication, support for CICS, IMS, DB2, CA IDMS, and Adabas, and integration with the z/OS security infrastructure. The system comprises the Data Replication Engine, Log Analyzer, and Recovery Manager. The CLI is the primary administrative interface, used for configuring replication, monitoring status,...

REMOTe-VAULT provides a disaster recovery solution for z/OS environments, particularly those without a hot-standby system. The architecture comprises a z/OS data transmission module, a Windows server archiving component, and a restoration engine. Data is transmitted from the primary z/OS system to a Windows server using network protocols. The Windows server archives the data, which is then used by REMOTe-VAULT for...

REORG PLUS for DB2 is a critical utility for maintaining DB2 database performance on z/OS. It addresses fragmentation, optimizes data access, and minimizes downtime through online reorganization capabilities. The utility uses a multi-threaded architecture, including a Control Task, Data Mover Tasks, and Index Builder Tasks, to maximize efficiency. Key commands include REORG TABLE and REORG INDEX. Configuration is managed through...

REORGADON is a z/OS utility designed to optimize the performance and integrity of DFSMShsm control datasets (CDS). It addresses critical issues such as CDS fragmentation and slow access times, which can significantly impact HSM operations. The tool operates through a command-line interface (CLI), providing direct control over the reorganization process. Key commands include REORGANIZE, ANALYZE, and REPORT. The ANALYZE command...

IBM Replicator was a data replication solution designed for z/OS environments, focusing on maintaining data availability during replication. It allowed data to remain accessible for updates while being replicated, ensuring minimal disruption. Key features included online data replication, consistency management, and support for various storage subsystems. The architecture likely involved components for data capture, transport, and application. Common operations included...

Report Facility is a software application designed to streamline the process of generating reports from Db2 data within a z/OS environment. It addresses the challenge of creating reports by providing a menu-driven interface, which allows users to formulate and execute Db2 queries without requiring extensive SQL programming skills. This is particularly beneficial for organizations where not all staff possess advanced...

Reporter is a legacy reporting tool designed for z/VM and z/VSE environments. It generates reports from system data and application logs, aiding in system monitoring and application analysis. The tool relies on configuration files to define data sources and report formats, requiring manual editing for adjustments. Its architecture includes components for data extraction, report formatting, and output generation. Reporter supports...

RESOLVE was a system monitoring tool designed for MVT and MVS environments on z/OS. Its primary function was to provide real-time monitoring of system resources, including CPU utilization, memory allocation, and I/O operations. The system comprised several key components: the RESOLVE Monitor, the Data Collector, and the Reporting Facility. Communication between components was facilitated through internal system calls and data...