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TWSemon is a monitoring tool that addresses the challenges of managing multiple Tivoli Workload Scheduler (TWS) environments. It provides a centralized view, enabling IT managers to monitor all TWS systems from a single point. This improves operational efficiency and reduces the risk of missed deadlines or service level agreement (SLA) breaches. TWSemon is particularly valuable for organizations in industries like...

Type80 Syslog is a z/OS-based solution for routing syslog messages to external SIEM systems, providing real-time monitoring and analysis of z/OS events. It supports standard syslog protocols (UDP/TCP) and configurable message formats (LEEF/CEF) for broad SIEM compatibility. Key components include the Syslog Agent (captures/forwards messages), Configuration Manager (web interface for config), and Event Processor (filters/formats messages). Communication occurs over TCP/IP....

U/ACR, originally developed in 1983, is a mainframe-based system designed for automated data validation and balancing on z/OS. The system was later divided into ACR/Summary and ACR/Detail components. Key commands involve data validation, balancing, and report generation, executed through JCL. Configuration relies on configuration files and JCL parameters. The architecture comprises data input, validation processing, and report generation components. Security...

UCC 3 was a z/OS-based solution designed for automating disk dataset backup, restore, and archiving processes. It provided capabilities for defining dataset selection criteria, scheduling backups, and managing storage locations. The architecture included components such as a scheduling module, a data mover, and an archive manager, all interacting within the z/OS environment. Security was enforced through integration with z/OS security...

UCCF is a critical tool for managing and analyzing system logs on z/OS, providing robust capabilities for report generation, problem analysis, and recovery. The architecture comprises the Log Collector, Report Generator, and User Interface. The Log Collector gathers data from various sources, the Report Generator processes this data, and the User Interface provides access to reports and configuration options. Key...

ULT4DB2 is a tool designed to provide comprehensive analysis and management of DB2 logs on z/OS systems. It addresses the critical need for auditing, compliance, and data recovery within DB2 environments. The tool enables organizations to roll back DB2 updates, re-do SQL commands, and produce detailed audit reports using information from DB2 logs and SMF records. It also allows users...

ULTRAOPT is a software solution designed to optimize 3270 data streams for mainframe environments. It provides compression capabilities to reduce network bandwidth usage and improve application response times for IMS, CICS, and TSO applications. The architecture includes a Data Stream Interceptor, a Compression Engine, and a Configuration Manager. The product integrates transparently, minimizing the impact on existing applications. Key benefits...

ULTRAOPT/CICS provided 3270 data stream compression and optimization for CICS and other non-IMS applications. It reduced network bandwidth usage and improved application response times by compressing data before transmission. The system integrated with CICS and VTAM, intercepting and processing 3270 data streams. The architecture comprised a compression engine, VTAM interface, and CICS integration module. Configuration was managed through CICS and...

ULTRAOPT/IMS was a software product designed to compress and optimize IMS 3270 datastreams, built upon the ULTRAOPT/VTAM foundation. The primary function was to reduce network bandwidth usage and improve response times for IMS transactions. The architecture comprised a VTAM interface, a compression engine, and an IMS interface. Configuration was managed through system definition files and interfaces to IMS and VTAM....

ULTRAOPT/VTAM was designed to optimize 3270 data streams, reducing network traffic and improving response times without requiring application modifications. The core functionality involved intercepting and compressing data, transmitting only screen changes. Key components included the VTAM interceptor, compression engine, and management interface. Administration was performed using z/OS console and VTAM commands. Monitoring utilized VTAM and z/OS system tools. Security relied...

Ultraquest Applications is a framework that extends Ultraquest Reporter, enabling organizations to build web applications that access mainframe applications and data. It addresses the challenge of integrating legacy mainframe systems with modern web technologies, allowing businesses to modernize their user interfaces and provide web-based access to critical data. This product is particularly relevant for organizations that rely on mainframe systems...

Ultraquest Library is a report generation and management application designed to provide a centralized repository for pre-defined and executed reports. It allows users to access and execute reports through a web browser, leveraging tools such as NOMAD and UltraQuest Reporter. This simplifies report access, improves decision-making, and enhances operational efficiency. Ultraquest Library addresses the challenge of managing and accessing reports...

Ultraquest Reporter is a report generation and management tool that addresses the challenge of accessing and analyzing data from diverse mainframe and distributed systems. It enables organizations to perform ad hoc reporting from data sources such as IMS, DB2, CA IDMS, Oracle, and SQL Server using a web-based interface. This eliminates the need for specialized programming skills and provides a...

Ultraquest Web Services is a middleware solution that extends Ultraquest Reporter, enabling mainframe applications to connect to and interact with web services using SOA principles. It addresses the challenge of integrating legacy mainframe systems with modern, distributed architectures. The product allows organizations to expose mainframe data and functionality as web services, facilitating integration with other systems and enabling new business...

UmbrellaFraud is a mainframe-based fraud detection system designed for banking applications running on z/OS. It leverages the Hogan application infrastructure and integrates with existing systems through REST APIs, with key endpoints including `/transactions`, `/alerts`, and `/customers`. The architecture includes components such as the Transaction Analyzer, Rule Engine, Anomaly Detector, and Alert Manager, communicating through internal messaging queues. UmbrellaFraud supports LDAP...

Unicenter Change Accumulation for IMS was a tool designed to streamline IMS database recovery processes within z/OS environments. It automated the accumulation of log and change data, reducing the time and complexity associated with database restoration. This helped organizations minimize downtime and maintain business continuity. The product is no longer supported, requiring a migration to alternative solutions. Key considerations for...

Unicenter Database Extractor for IMS was a utility designed to extract data from IMS databases for data warehousing and business intelligence purposes. It addressed the challenge of accessing and integrating data stored in the hierarchical IMS structure with other enterprise systems. The product was primarily used by large organizations in industries such as banking, insurance, and government that relied heavily...

Unicenter Database Surgeon for IMS was a utility designed to provide direct access and modification capabilities for IMS database records and blocks. It addressed the critical need for resolving structural problems and data corruption issues within IMS databases, which are often at the core of enterprise applications. The tool allowed administrators to bypass standard interfaces and directly manipulate data, enabling...

Unicenter DC Monitor Extensions was a tool that extended the monitoring capabilities of IMS Data Communications (DC) environments, specifically focusing on fastpath transactions. It provided enhanced visibility into transaction performance, enabling faster problem resolution and optimization of IMS applications running on z/OS. The tool helped organizations maintain the health and efficiency of their IMS systems by providing detailed monitoring data....

Unicenter High Performance Online Reorg was a tool that addressed the challenge of reorganizing IMS databases without incurring downtime. It allowed organizations to maintain high availability for critical applications relying on IMS. Originally developed by Innovative Designs as part of their IMS Toolkit, it was later integrated into CA Database Organizer. Given that Unicenter High Performance Online Reorg is no...