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SCEPTER is a comprehensive application development system for zVSE/VSEn, offering a robust environment for creating and managing applications. The system supports key commands such as `CREATE`, `EDIT`, `COMPILE`, `RUN`, and `DEBUG`, providing a complete development lifecycle. SCEPTER can operate within the Westi environment, as a CICS transaction, or as a standalone Scepter/Plus application, offering flexibility in deployment. The system utilizes...

SchemaDraw was a Windows-based utility designed to graphically represent CA IDMS schema reports. It enabled users to visualize database structures, including areas, records, and relationships. The tool did not offer any APIs for integration and lacked a command-line interface. It was a standalone application, and all operations were performed through its graphical user interface. SchemaDraw is no longer supported; its...

SchemaView was a Windows-based utility designed to provide a visual representation of CA IDMS schema designs. It allowed users to explore the data structures, including tables, fields, and relationships within an IDMS schema. The tool was intended to improve efficiency in application development and database administration tasks by reducing the time and effort required to understand and maintain IDMS databases....

SCLM is a source code and change management tool included as a base component of z/OS within ISPF. It provides a structured environment for managing software development projects, controlling code modifications, and maintaining version control. SCLM uses project definitions to organize libraries and manage the development lifecycle. Key technical aspects of SCLM include: * **Command Structure:** Common commands include BUILD...

The SCLM Administrator Toolkit provides source code management and change control capabilities on z/OS. Key functions include managing source code libraries, controlling access, and automating build processes. The toolkit uses ISPF panels for user interaction and relies on z/OS security for authentication and access control. It does not expose any REST or SOAP APIs. The main components include the SCLM...

SCLM Developer Toolkit offered an Eclipse-based interface for managing source code on z/OS using SCLM. The architecture comprised an Eclipse client, a communication layer, and the z/OS SCLM system. Key components included the Eclipse plugin, a communication layer using TCP/IP, and the SCLM services on z/OS. The toolkit used configuration files to define connection parameters and SCLM project settings. It...

SCON addressed the challenge of managing multiple z/OS systems by consolidating console messages into a single 3270 session. This centralized view simplified monitoring and reduced the need for operators to switch between multiple sessions. SCON's architecture included components for message capture, consolidation, and presentation. Configuration files defined the MVS images to monitor and the rules for message filtering. SCON leveraged...

SCORE Adaptive Bridges is a middleware solution designed to facilitate the integration of modern applications with legacy systems on z/OS. It automates the generation of middleware code, reducing the complexity and cost of accessing legacy data and functionality. Key components include the Code Generator, Runtime Environment, and Connectivity Layer. The system supports integration with CICS and IMS applications, as well...

SCORE Data Architecture Integration streamlines access to legacy databases (DB2, IMS, VSAM) by generating COBOL and Java code. Key components include the Code Generator, Metadata Repository, and Runtime Libraries. The Code Generator utilizes metadata to produce database access routines, reducing manual coding and accelerating development cycles. The tool operates on z/OS and zVSE/VSEn, integrating with existing mainframe environments. It supports...

SCOUT² is a multi-platform application development platform designed to streamline the software development lifecycle across diverse environments, including z/OS, zVSE/VSEn, and Windows. The platform offers a unified development experience, allowing developers to maintain a single codebase across multiple platforms. Common operations are performed using commands such as BUILD, RUN, DEBUG, DEPLOY, and VERSION. Configuration is managed through configuration files (e.g.,...

SCRDEF for VSEn is a screen definition tool designed to streamline the development and maintenance of 3270 screen interfaces for applications running on zVSE/VSEn. It offers a visual design environment, automated code generation, and tight integration with the VSE operating system. Key features include screen painting, field validation, and screen flow control. The CREATE SCREEN, MODIFY SCREEN, and COPY SCREEN...

Screen Definition Facility II (SDF II) is a software product designed to facilitate the development of 3270 screens for applications running in CICS, IMS, and other environments on z/OS, z/VM, and zVSE/VSEn platforms. The primary function of SDF II is to enable developers to design and generate screen maps, which are essential for user interaction with 3270 terminals. Key components...

Screensurfer is a Windows-based solution for modernizing legacy 3270 applications. It converts 3270 screens to HTML, enabling web access without code changes. Key components include the Screen Conversion Engine, HTML Rendering Engine, and Communication Manager. It uses TN3270 for mainframe communication and HTTP for web access. The administrative console provides configuration and monitoring capabilities. Security features include user ID and...

SDE is designed for efficient data extraction and reporting from SAS files on z/OS. Key components include the Data Extractor, Report Generator, and API Gateway. The `SDE EXTRACT` command is central to data extraction, with options for specifying input and output files, and output formats. SDE uses HTTP/HTTPS for API communication and supports authentication via username/password. The system uses a...

SDF/CICS was a mainframe-based tool designed to streamline the development of CICS applications by simplifying the creation of BMS maps for 3270 terminals. The tool provided a command-line interface for defining screen layouts, specifying field attributes, and generating BMS map source code. Key components included a command processor, a map definition editor, and a code generator. SDF/CICS was integrated with...

SDSI (Shared Dataset Integrity) was designed to facilitate dataset and file sharing across multiple MVS systems, eliminating the need for hardware RESERVEs. It provided a software-based solution to coordinate access and maintain data integrity, functioning similarly to IBM's Global Resource Serialization (GRS). SDSI was later integrated into CA MIM, incorporating STAM (Shared Tape Allocation Manager) and SCON (Shared Console) functionalities,...

SDTF is a valuable tool for ensuring the reliability and performance of mainframe applications and network infrastructure. It supports testing of 3270, 5250, RJE, APPC, and APPN protocols on z/OS, z/VM, and zVSE/VSEn platforms. Key components include the Session Manager, Protocol Analyzer, Traffic Generator, and Reporting Engine. The tool uses configuration files for defining test scenarios and provides a GUI...

SearchManager/370 was designed as a content management solution for IBM mainframe environments. The system provided capabilities for creating, storing, retrieving, and displaying documents. It supported text and graphics, and included search functionality. The architecture comprised several key components, including the CICS transaction processing system, document storage mechanisms, and the search engine itself. APIs were available for integration with COBOL and...

Secondary Index Builder for IMS automates the creation and maintenance of secondary indexes for IMS full function and HALDB databases. This reduces the manual effort and time required for index maintenance, especially after database reorganizations or backups. The tool uses JCL to define and execute index building jobs, with configuration files specifying parameters such as database names, index names, and...