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REXX for CICS provided a scripting environment for automating tasks and extending CICS applications on z/OS. Key components included the CICS transaction server and the REXX interpreter. Programs interacted with CICS resources using the `EXEC CICS` API. Authentication relied on CICS user IDs and passwords. The CICS resource security model governed access control. Administrative interfaces included the CICS management client...

REXXSQL is a middleware solution that provides an SQL interface for REXX procedures to access DB2 databases on z/VM and z/VSE platforms. It allows REXX scripts to execute SQL statements, simplifying data access and manipulation. Organizations using DB2 on these mainframe systems can leverage REXXSQL to integrate database access into their REXX-based applications, automating tasks and improving data accuracy. REXXSQL...

REXXTOOLS/MVS is a tool set designed to extend the capabilities of the REXX programming language within the z/OS mainframe environment. It addresses the need for REXX scripts to interact with core mainframe resources and services. The product provides access to VSAM, QSAM, BPAM, and JES Spool, enabling REXX programs to manipulate mainframe datasets. Key features include dynamic allocation, which allows...

RLX for DB2 is a suite of tools that enable REXX programmers to interact with Db2 databases on z/OS. Key components include RLX/SQL, RLX/TSO, RLX/RRSAF, RLX/ISPF, RLX/NET, and RLX/Compile. These components provide functionality for SQL execution, TSO command execution, RRSAF integration, ISPF interface, network communication, and program compilation. The architecture relies on REXX scripts and Db2 for data storage. Administration...

RLX for z/OS was a suite of extensions designed to enhance the capabilities of REXX on the z/OS platform. Key components included RLX/VSAM for VSAM file access, RLX/SDK for software development, AcceleREXX for performance optimization, and RLX/Translate for character set conversion. The architecture comprised of these components interacting with the z/OS operating system. RLX/VSAM, for example, provided an API for...

RLX Suite is a suite of REXX-related tools designed to enhance development and management tasks on z/OS. It includes tools such as RLX for DB2, RLX/VSAM, RLX/SQL, RLX/ISPF, and RLX/CLIST. These components facilitate database interaction, screen management, and compilation. RLX Suite leverages z/OS security mechanisms, including RACF, ACF2, and Top Secret, for authentication. It supports access control lists (ACLs) and...

RLX/CLIST provides a mechanism for embedding SQL statements directly within CLIST procedures in the z/OS environment. This capability allows developers to create more efficient and automated database-driven applications. Key features include the ability to define database connections, execute SQL queries, and process result sets directly within CLIST scripts. The architecture likely involves a CLIST preprocessor, an SQL execution engine, and...

RLX/Compile is a critical component for integrating REXX applications with DB2 databases on the z/OS platform. It compiles REXX code containing embedded SQL into load modules and DB2 static plans, optimizing performance and resource utilization. Key commands include `COMPILE REXX`, `BIND PLAN`, and `GENERATE LOAD`. Configuration is managed through configuration files that specify DB2 connection details and compiler options. The...

RLX/ISPF provides a robust solution for integrating DB2 data with ISPF applications on z/OS. Key features include the `RLXLOAD` command for executing SQL queries and populating ISPF tables, and `RLXDISPLAY` for viewing the results. The architecture comprises a command processor, a DB2 interface, and ISPF table management utilities. These components work together to execute SQL queries, retrieve data, and populate...

RLX/NET is a key component for automating network management and system administration tasks within a z/OS NetView environment. It provides a REXX scripting environment that allows for the creation of custom applications and automation routines. The architecture includes a REXX interpreter, a NetView interface, and a task scheduler. Key commands include `RLXSTART`, `RLXSTOP`, `RLXSUBMIT`, `RLXLIST`, and `RLXTRACE`. RLX/NET integrates with...

RLX/RRSAF provides a bridge between REXX and DB2 on z/OS, enabling efficient database access from REXX programs. Key features include support for RRSAF and CAF, allowing developers to choose the best method for their needs. The architecture consists of the REXX program, the RLX/RRSAF interface, and the DB2 subsystem. Administration is performed through z/OS console and DB2 utilities. Security relies...

RLX/SDK provides a REXX-based interface for accessing z/OS system services, streamlining system programming and application development. It allows developers to interact with z/OS resources, manage datasets, submit jobs, and execute system commands directly from REXX scripts. Key operations include dataset management (ALLOCATE, FREE, READ, WRITE), job submission and monitoring (SUBMIT, STATUS, CANCEL), and system command execution (EXEC). RLX/SDK integrates with...

RLX/SQL provides a robust solution for integrating DB2 database access within REXX applications on z/OS. Key features include the ability to execute SQL statements (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE), utilize CAF services, and issue IFI requests and DB2 commands. The architecture centers around the REXX runtime environment, which interacts with DB2 through the SQL interface. Configuration involves setting up DB2 connection...

RLX/Translate is a critical tool for modernizing legacy z/OS applications by converting CLISTs to REXX. The tool's primary components include a CLIST parser, a REXX code generator, and an error handling module. It uses a command-line interface (CLI) for execution, with commands to specify input and output datasets and translation options. Configuration files allow for customization of translation rules. The...

RLX/TSO is a z/OS-based application development tool, originally developed by Relational Architects and now part of the Broadcom RLX Suite. It provides a TSO/ISPF environment for building applications, with a strong emphasis on Db2 integration. Key components include the SQL processor, REXX interpreter, and various utilities for application management. The system uses REXX scripts for automation and SQL interaction. RLX/TSO...

RLX/VSAM provides a REXX interface for VSAM data access on z/OS, enabling direct interaction with VSAM datasets from REXX programs. Key commands include `VSAMOPEN`, `VSAMCLOSE`, `VSAMREAD`, `VSAMWRITE`, and `VSAMDELETE`. These commands allow developers to perform common VSAM operations within REXX scripts. Configuration involves defining dataset attributes and access parameters, typically managed through z/OS system configurations. RLX/VSAM does not expose REST...

RMDS was designed to capture, manage, and distribute reports within a z/OS environment. The system's architecture comprised several key components, including report capture from the JES SPOOL, storage in VSAM datasets (later DB2 tables), and online access via 3270 and CICS interfaces. The primary function was to provide a centralized repository for reports, enabling efficient retrieval and distribution. Administration was...

RMode31 is designed to allow CICS applications to run above the 31-bit line without requiring application code changes. This is achieved through a combination of system-level modifications and runtime environment adjustments. The primary goal is to enhance the performance and scalability of CICS applications by providing access to a larger memory space. Key components include the RMode31 runtime environment and...

RMS/Online provides CICS users with direct access to reports stored in RMS/Spool. Key features include the `VIEW REPORT` and `LIST REPORTS` commands. The system uses TCP/IP for communication and integrates with CICS security (e.g., RACF) for authentication. Configuration involves setting the RMS/Spool address and port. Monitoring is done through CICS tools. Compared to manual report retrieval, RMS/Online improves user productivity...