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Secondary Index for IMS automates the creation and maintenance of secondary indexes for IMS DEDB databases. The architecture includes the Index Extractor, which reads the database; the Index Builder, which creates the index structures; and the Secondary Index Call Interceptor, which intercepts DL/I calls from applications. The Index Extractor and Index Builder are invoked via JCL on z/OS, using configuration...

SecurAccess was a single sign-on (SSO) solution designed for z/OS environments. It aimed to streamline user access management by providing a centralized authentication and authorization mechanism. The product's architecture was based on a client-server model, with a client component on the user's workstation and a server component on the z/OS mainframe. Administrative tasks were performed using a command-line interface (CLI)....

SecureFTP provides secure file transfer capabilities for zVSE/VSEn environments, leveraging TCP/IP. It supports TLS and SSL protocols for encrypted communication. The system is configured using configuration files that define parameters such as port numbers, encryption settings, and user permissions. Common operations include downloading files with the `GET` command and uploading files with the `PUT` command. SecureFTP enhances security through encryption...

SecureFTP provides secure file transfer capabilities for zVSE/VSEn environments, leveraging TCP/IP. It supports TLS and SSL protocols for encrypted communication. The system is configured using configuration files that define parameters such as port numbers, encryption settings, and user permissions. Common operations include downloading files with the `GET` command and uploading files with the `PUT` command. SecureFTP enhances security through encryption...

SecureSphere Agent for z/OS provides real-time auditing of DB2 activity on z/OS systems, acting as an adapter for the SecureSphere auditing software. It leverages Tomium Activity Monitor for DB2 to capture and analyze database interactions. This product addresses the critical business problem of maintaining compliance and detecting security threats in real-time within the mainframe environment. Without it, organizations face increased...

SecureZIP for z/OS is a critical component for data security and storage optimization on the z/OS platform. It provides robust data compression and encryption capabilities, supporting AES encryption algorithms. The core functionality is accessed through the command-line interface (CLI), with commands like ZIP, UNZIP, and ZIPS. Integration with z/OS security is achieved through authentication via RACF or similar security managers....

SecurForce IDentiServ offered centralized identity management for z/OS systems. The core components included the IDentiServ Server, which handled authentication and authorization requests, and the administrative console, used for configuration and management. The system utilized a role-based access control (RBAC) model to manage user permissions. Key features included user provisioning, access control, and auditing. The product supported various authentication methods, including...

SecurForce SelfServ was designed to automate password resets, reducing the burden on IT support staff. The product is no longer supported and has been merged into SAM Password Self-Reset. The primary goal was to provide a self-service portal for users to manage their passwords. The system integrated with directory services like Active Directory and LDAP for authentication and synchronization. The...

SecurForce SyncServ was a password synchronization solution for z/OS environments. It aimed to provide consistent passwords across multiple systems, reducing administrative overhead and improving security. The product's architecture included components for password capture, synchronization, and storage, though specific details are not publicly available. The product is no longer supported. The recommended replacement is SAM Password Synchronization. Key technical differences include...

Security Key Lifecycle Manager (SKLM) is a robust solution for managing encryption keys in IBM storage environments. It provides centralized key management, automating key lifecycle operations such as creation, rotation, and deletion. SKLM supports REST APIs, enabling integration with other systems and automation of key management tasks. Key components include the SKLM server, the database, and key stores. The SKLM...

SecurPass was a password management suite designed for the z/OS platform, offering features for password resets, synchronization, and secure access control. The main components included SecurForce SelfServ and SecurForce SyncServ. The product aimed to improve security and operational efficiency by centralizing password management and enforcing strong password policies. Administrative interfaces, such as a command-line interface (CLI) and a graphical user...

See-TCP/IP provides performance monitoring for TCP/IP environments running on zVSE/VSE systems. It delivers real-time data and graphical representation of network activity via a connected PC. The architecture consists of a data collection component residing on the zVSE/VSE system and a graphical display component on the PC, communicating through a proprietary protocol. Key features include real-time dashboards, reporting, and configurable monitoring...

SELCOPY is a batch utility for data manipulation on z/OS, z/VM, and zVSE/VSEn. It supports a range of dataset operations, including copying, format conversion, and data extraction. Key components include the SELCOPY execution module, control statement parser, and dataset access routines. Communication occurs through JCL and control statements. SELCOPY directly interacts with datasets, including VSAM, ADABAS, DB2, and sequential files....

SENTINEL is a security solution designed to enhance FTP access control and monitoring on z/OS. It integrates with existing security products like RACF, CA ACF2, and CA Top Secret to enforce security policies and provide comprehensive audit trails. Key benefits include reduced risk of data breaches, improved compliance, and streamlined security management. The architecture comprises an FTP Monitor, a Security...

Serena StarTool RB VSAM was a solution designed to address the challenges of VSAM data protection and recovery on z/OS mainframe systems. It provided record-level change capture, enabling organizations to roll forward restored VSAM datasets to their most current state. This capability was essential for minimizing data loss and ensuring data consistency, particularly in environments where VSAM datasets were critical...

Series II is an insurance application designed for mainframe environments, specifically z/OS. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools for policy administration, claims processing, and billing. The application helps insurance companies manage their policies and related processes efficiently. Organizations that need a robust, reliable system for managing insurance policies, especially those already using a mainframe infrastructure, should consider Series II....

ServEx is a development and runtime system that enables the creation of SOAP-based Java applications for connecting to mainframe resources. It serves as middleware, facilitating integration between legacy mainframe systems and modern Java and web environments. ServEx provides connectors for accessing IMS, CICS, CA Ideal screens, CICS temporary storage, VSAM datasets, and DB2 databases. The system solves the challenge of...

Service Level Reporter (SLR) was an IBM product designed to generate reports on system resource usage and performance metrics from SMF records and other data sources on z/OS. It provided detailed insights into CPU utilization, I/O activity, and storage usage, aiding in capacity planning and chargeback accounting. The architecture was based on batch processing using JCL and control statements. Key...

ServicePilot NBA is a TCP/IP application performance monitoring solution that provides real-time visibility into network traffic and application performance. It captures network packets, analyzes performance metrics such as response time and throughput, and provides alerts based on defined thresholds. The tool features IP tracing and monitoring capabilities, allowing you to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. The system comprises several components,...

Session Manager was designed to enable users to access multiple VTAM applications from a single 3270 session. Key components included the Session Manager itself, which handled session management, and VTAM, which provided the underlying network connectivity. Communication occurred over VTAM using defined LU names. Configuration was primarily done through configuration files. The product did not expose any APIs. For administrative...