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SupportDesk/DB was a z/OS-based help desk system. The core components included the Problem Record Database, the User Interface (3270 terminal), and the Reporting Engine. Communication between components was primarily through internal z/OS mechanisms. The system used VSAM for data storage. Administration was performed through a command-line interface. User management involved defining user profiles and assigning permissions. Configuration parameters were stored...

Supra PDM is a hierarchical database management system that provides a structured approach to data storage and retrieval. Developed by Cincom, it offers a solution for organizations needing to manage data within a hierarchical framework, particularly those with established systems using this model. It features database utilities accessible through Utility Command Language (UCL) and application access via Cincom Relational Data...

Supra SQL is a relational database management system (RDBMS) by Cincom, designed for platforms like z/OS and zVSE/VSEn. It provides the core functionality for storing, managing, and accessing data using SQL. This system solves the challenge of managing structured data efficiently, enabling organizations to build and maintain reliable data-driven applications. Without such a system, organizations face potential data inconsistencies and...

SVCommands is an application program analysis tool designed for the z/OS platform. It addresses the challenge of understanding and maintaining complex mainframe applications by providing features such as displaying program listings in an easy-to-read format, reformatting code, and extracting information from program source, including CICS instructions and CALL statements. It also extracts information from load libraries, such as compile and...

SWIM (System Web Interface Module) was a web-based application designed to simplify z/VM systems administration. It provided a graphical interface for managing virtual machines, system resources, and user accounts, offering a more intuitive experience compared to the traditional command-line interface. SWIM is no longer supported and has been replaced by CSL-WAVE. Organizations relying on SWIM should plan a migration to...

SyBridge enhances NetView by enabling direct communication with VTAM applications. The main components include the SyBridge VTAM interface, the NetView automation engine, and the communication layer. These components work together to provide real-time monitoring and automation capabilities. SyBridge integrates with NetView through its VTAM interface, allowing it to receive and process data from VTAM applications. This data is then used...

SymDump Batch is a tool designed to streamline the analysis of batch job abends in z/OS environments. It addresses the challenge of diagnosing and resolving batch job failures by providing detailed diagnostic information extracted from system dumps. This allows technical teams to quickly identify the root cause of abends, reducing downtime and improving application availability. SymDump Batch is particularly valuable...

SymDump CICS is a tool set designed to assist in the analysis and resolution of CICS application abends. It provides features that enable developers and system programmers to quickly diagnose the root cause of application failures, reducing downtime and improving overall system stability. The tool is particularly valuable for organizations that depend on CICS for critical transaction processing, such as...

SymDump System was a tool used to streamline the analysis of system abends within z/OS environments. It automated the creation of reports from system dumps, providing detailed information specific to key subsystems such as CICS, IBM MQ, Db2, and IMS. This allowed technical teams to more efficiently diagnose the root cause of system failures, reducing downtime and improving overall system...

The Symmetrix Enterprise Storage Platform provided file sharing capabilities between mainframe and open systems. The platform's architecture included Directors, Cache, and Drives, which communicated via a high-speed internal fabric. Common operations were managed through a command-line interface (CLI) or a graphical user interface (GUI). Key commands included those for volume creation, data migration, and performance monitoring. The platform supported Fibre...

Synapta Presentation Builder, now unsupported, provided a means to modernize access to legacy 3270/5250 applications. It used screen-scraping to create web services, enabling integration with modern web and Java applications. The architecture was Java-based, with components for screen parsing, web service generation, and terminal interaction. APIs were exposed as SOAP or REST. The product communicated using TN3270 and TN5250 protocols....

Synapta Services Builder for 3270/5250 provided a bridge between legacy 3270/5250 applications and modern web services. It allowed organizations to avoid costly and complex mainframe application rewrites by screen-scraping host screens to extract data and trigger transactions. Key components included a service definition tool, a runtime engine, and connectors for host communication. The product supported SOAP and other protocols for...

Synapta Services Builder for CICS provided a solution for integrating CICS/COBOL applications with modern systems by exposing them as web services. Key components included a service builder for defining services, a runtime environment for executing them, and a metadata repository. The product supported APIs, likely including SOAP and potentially REST, enabling communication with various client applications. It facilitated the reuse...

Synapta Services Builder for IMS was designed to modernize legacy IMS applications by exposing their functionality as web services. Key components included the Service Builder, IMS Connector, and Web Services Gateway. The Service Builder provided a graphical interface for defining web services, simplifying the process of integrating IMS transactions with modern applications. The IMS Connector facilitated communication with the IMS...

Synchro provides a centralized solution for managing and automating CICS operations across multiple regions. It offers dynamic control of CICS resources, enabling administrators to execute commands and monitor resource status from a single point. Synchro's architecture includes a central control component, agent components deployed in each CICS region, and a data repository for storing configuration and operational data. Key features...

Syncsort Capacity Management is a software solution designed to address the challenges of capacity planning and management in z/OS mainframe environments. It provides a comprehensive toolset for collecting, analyzing, and reporting on resource utilization, helping organizations optimize their IT infrastructure and avoid performance bottlenecks. The product consists of a z/OS agent that reads relevant SMF records and transfers them via...

Syncsort MFX is a high-performance sorting and data manipulation software designed for z/OS and zVSE/VSEn mainframe environments. It provides efficient sorting of large datasets and integrates with Db2 and other mainframe systems. Syncsort MFX can be invoked via JCL in batch jobs or called directly from application programs. Common operations include SORT, MERGE, COPY, and data manipulation using statements like...

Syncsort Network Management is a suite of products designed for monitoring and managing z/OS networks. It merges several ZEN products, including ZEN Application Gateway, ZEN Automation, ZEN EE Monitor, ZEN EE Security, ZEN FTP Control, ZEN IP Monitor, ZEN Linux Monitor, and ZEN OSA Monitor. The architecture includes components like the Application Gateway, Automation engine, EE Monitor, and IP Monitor,...

SYSB-II is a middleware solution designed to allow batch programs to access CICS VSAM files concurrently with CICS online transaction processing. It addresses the business problem of CICS file contention, where batch updates require exclusive access, leading to downtime for online users. Without SYSB-II, organizations face reduced CICS availability and potential business disruption. SYSB-II is applicable to organizations that rely...

SYSChange streamlines z/OS change management by automating deployment, monitoring, and rollback processes. The system comprises the Change Manager, Automation Engine, Monitoring Agent, and Audit Logger. The Change Manager handles change requests, the Automation Engine executes changes, the Monitoring Agent tracks system activity, and the Audit Logger records all actions. Key commands include `DEPLOY`, `ROLLBACK`, `STATUS`, and `AUDIT`. SYSChange integrates with...