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Solve:Netmail is a z/OS-based email system that uses a shared VSAM dataset for message storage. Key components include the Message Handler, which processes user commands, and the VSAM Data Store, which houses the email messages. Users interact with the system through commands such as `SEND`, `RECEIVE`, `LIST`, `DELETE`, and `REPLY`. Configuration is managed through datasets and control files. There are...

Solve:Problem was a problem management application for z/OS, designed to automate the detection and resolution of system issues. It monitored the z/OS console, Netmaster, and Netview for problems, automatically creating problem tickets to track and manage incidents. This automation reduced the need for manual intervention, improved response times, and helped maintain system availability. Solve:Problem is no longer supported. Organizations should...

SortStream Canada is a software solution for presorting Canadian postal mailing lists, designed to reduce mailing costs and ensure compliance with Canada Post regulations. The system's architecture comprises several key components, including the Input Processor, Address Validator, Sorter, and Output Generator. These components work together to process input data, validate addresses, sort records based on postal codes and carrier routes,...

Source Code Formatter enhances code quality and protects intellectual property. It supports multiple languages, including C/C++, COBOL, Java, JCL, and Ada for formatting, and C/C++, Java, and Ada for obfuscation. The core architecture includes the Parser, Formatter Engine, and Obfuscator. The CLI is the primary interface, enabling integration with build systems. Configuration files allow customization of formatting rules and obfuscation...

The Source Code Search Engine is a valuable asset for any development team. It supports multiple languages, including COBOL, C/C++, and Java, allowing for comprehensive code analysis across diverse projects. The engine's architecture includes key components such as the Indexer, Search Engine, and Parser. The native API enables integration with other tools and systems. The access control model uses role-based...

Source Program Compare is a critical tool for managing source code changes within a z/OS environment. It facilitates efficient code reviews and change management by providing detailed reports of differences between program versions or JCL members. The tool's architecture includes the Comparison Engine, Input/Output Handler, and Reporting Module. The primary interface is the command-line interface (CLI). The tool integrates with...

SOURCEBANK/VM is a version control solution for CMS files on z/VM, designed to manage source code, configuration files, and other critical system files. The system uses a command-line interface (CLI) for administration, with key commands including CHECKIN, CHECKOUT, UPDATE, and HISTORY. It supports user authentication through z/VM and employs an access control list (ACL) model for permissions. The main components...

Space Cube is a z/OS-based tool designed to provide detailed analysis of disk and tape dataset activity. It addresses the critical need for organizations to understand how their storage resources are being used, enabling them to optimize costs, improve performance, and ensure compliance with data management policies. Space Cube achieves this by collecting and storing information about dataset size, usage...

Space Recovery System is a critical tool for maintaining z/OS system availability by proactively addressing disk space and storage-related issues. The system's core functionality revolves around the Abend Detection Module, which identifies B37, D37, and E37 abends. The Allocation Parameter Adjustment Engine then dynamically modifies allocation parameters based on predefined rules, allowing jobs to continue processing. The Duplicate Dataset Resolver...

SPACECALC is a critical tool for z/OS storage management, providing automated dataset optimization. It reduces storage costs by recommending efficient space allocations and improves I/O performance through optimized block sizes. The tool's architecture includes a 'Data Analyzer', 'Calculation Engine', and 'Reporting Module'. It integrates seamlessly with z/OS through the TSO/E command line and batch processing. Security is managed through the...

Spectrum Mainframe Exporter is designed for extracting data from mainframe systems and transferring it to PC environments. The tool supports sequential files, VSAM datasets, and DB2 databases. Key components include the Data Extraction Engine, Format Conversion Module, and Transfer Protocol Handler. Basic operations are performed using commands like EXPORT, FORMAT, and TRANSFER. The tool uses TCP/IP for communication. Configuration files...

Spectrum SMF Writer is a z/OS-based solution for processing and analyzing SMF records. Key components include the SMF Data Extractor, Transformation Engine, and Reporting Module. The system uses TCP/IP for network communication and RACF for authentication. Configuration is managed through the ISPF interface and configuration files. The product supports COBOL and PL/I for API integration. Compared to competitors, Spectrum SMF...

Spectrum Writer is a robust report generation solution for z/OS and z/VSE/VSEn environments. It offers direct integration with existing data sources, including sequential files, VSAM, and DB2, by leveraging existing COBOL and Assembler record layouts. The core architecture comprises the Report Compiler, Data Access Modules, Report Engine, and 4GL Interpreter. The 4GL allows for complex report logic and data transformations....

SPEDIT is a software application designed to streamline the management of spool files in z/VM environments. It provides a user-friendly interface for viewing, manipulating, and controlling spool files, enhancing productivity and control over output management. Organizations that depend on z/VM for critical operations can benefit from SPEDIT's ability to simplify and automate spool file tasks. SPEDIT addresses the business problem...

Speed Load was a utility designed to accelerate data loading into IMS databases on z/OS. It offered performance improvements over standard IMS utilities by optimizing the data loading process. The primary command structure involved JCL statements to define the job and control statements within the input data set. Example: //LOAD EXEC PGM=SLOAD, PARM='options'. Speed Load did not expose APIs. Security...

Speed Unload provided high-speed data extraction capabilities for IMS databases on z/OS. The utility's architecture comprised a control program, input/output modules, and data formatting routines. Communication occurred through z/OS system services and direct dataset access. Key components included the Unload Engine, which handled the data extraction, and the Control Card Processor, which interpreted user-defined parameters. Data was unloaded to sequential...

Spell4CICS provides spell-checking capabilities for CICS applications without requiring source code changes. The system comprises the Spell Checking Engine, Dictionary Manager, and Configuration Manager. Integration is achieved through CICS interfaces, processing text in BMS maps and other data streams. Configuration involves setting parameters in configuration files. The product enhances data quality and user experience. Security relies on existing CICS security,...

SPI-TAB+ is a tool set designed to manage application tables for CICS and batch applications running on the z/OS platform. It provides a centralized web interface for managing these tables and offers a Db2 option for storing table data. The product addresses the business problem of inconsistent data across applications, which can lead to errors, increased manual effort, and slower...

SPILCKFL is a batch utility designed to provide visibility into the z/VSE Lock File. It addresses the business problem of diagnosing resource contention and locking issues that can negatively impact system performance. Without SPILCKFL, identifying the root cause of these issues can be a manual and time-consuming process. SPILCKFL allows administrators to quickly identify which jobs or tasks are holding...

Spool is a z/OS-based software solution designed to address the challenges of managing and routing print output in mainframe environments. It enables organizations to efficiently direct print jobs from their z/OS systems to a variety of printers, both on and off the mainframe network. This includes support for SNA and TCP/IP (LPR) protocols, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of...