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BPA4DB2 is a tool designed to assist in the tuning of DB2 buffer pools on z/OS systems. It analyzes buffer pool performance and provides recommendations for optimization, leading to improved database performance and reduced resource consumption. This tool is particularly useful for organizations experiencing performance bottlenecks related to DB2 buffer pools. By identifying and resolving buffer pool inefficiencies, BPA4DB2 helps...

Breeze for SCLM offered a web-based approval workflow for software changes managed by IBM SCLM. It used SMTP for notifications and integrated with z/OS security for authentication. The architecture included a web server, application server, and SCLM integration components. Key features included role-based access control (RBAC) and audit logging. However, Breeze for SCLM is no longer supported. Organizations should consider...

The Brixton LU0 API Toolkit provides a C language API for UNIX applications to communicate with mainframe applications using SNA LU0. Key components include the LU0 Client Library, the SNA Transport Layer, and the Configuration Manager. The LU0 Client Library offers functions like `lu0_init_session`, `lu0_send`, `lu0_recv`, and `lu0_close_session`. Configuration is managed through the `lu0.conf` file, which specifies SNA node names...

The Brixton LU6.2 API Toolkit provides a comprehensive set of APIs for developing SNA APPC applications on UNIX platforms. The toolkit supports essential operations such as session establishment, data transfer, and conversation management. Key components include the LU6.2 API library, configuration files, and associated utilities. The API exposes functions for allocating conversations, sending and receiving data, and deallocating sessions. Configuration...

Brixton PU2.1 SNA Server provides a critical bridge between UNIX and mainframe environments by emulating a SNA PU2.1 device. This allows UNIX-based applications to access host applications using SNA. The server's architecture includes the SNA stack, LU Manager, and Session Manager, facilitating reliable communication. Key commands include `start_server`, `stop_server`, `configure_lu`, and `list_sessions`. Configuration is managed through text-based files, defining LUs...

Brixton TN3270 Open Client provides terminal emulation for accessing mainframe applications on UNIX and Windows platforms. Key components include the TN3270 client, connection manager, and terminal emulator. Communication relies on the TN3270 protocol, typically over TCP/IP. Configuration is managed through files specifying host addresses, port numbers, and terminal settings. The client supports various authentication methods, including user ID and password,...

The Brixton TN3770 Open Client provides a robust solution for integrating UNIX-based systems with IBM mainframe environments. It emulates an IBM 3770 terminal, enabling file transfers via RJE to JES2 and JES3 on z/OS and POWER on z/VSE. Key components include the client application, configuration files, and the SNA Server interface. The client communicates with the mainframe through the SNA...

BrowseMaster, an IBM product, provided document viewing and preparation capabilities on z/OS and z/VM. It supported terminals like 3270 and IBM 5080/6090 Graphics Systems. Key commands included VIEW, SEARCH, and PRINT, with syntax such as `VIEW filename` or `SEARCH keyword`. The system used configuration files specific to the z/OS environment. The architecture comprised components for document processing, display, and printing....

BSCLIB provides a Windows and UNIX API for applications needing to communicate with mainframes over Binary Synchronous Communications (BSC). It supports Java, C/C++, and Visual Basic, enabling the creation of applications for BSC Remote Job Entry (RJE). Key components include the BSC Communication Manager, API Interface, and Data Conversion Module. The API Interface provides functions such as `bsc_connect()`, `bsc_send()`, `bsc_recv()`,...

BTLS (Batch Terminal Library Support) was IBM software designed to support IBM 3494 and 3495 Automated Tape Libraries (ATL) not managed by DFSMS. It automated tape library functions, including tape volume management, robotic control, and host-initiated operations, aiming to reduce manual intervention and improve operational efficiency. Configuration involved defining the tape library layout, drive characteristics, and mapping logical volumes to...

BTO is a workstation-based Java application designed to streamline the creation of test data for DB2 databases. It addresses the critical need for realistic and secure test environments by generating test data from production databases. BTO supports any database accessible through a JDBC interface, including IMS, making it a versatile solution for organizations with diverse data sources. The application helps...

BUDDS (Bits User Data Display System) is a tool for browsing and editing CICS files (VSAM, BDAM, ISAM) from 3270-type devices. It allows users to find, display, and modify records within these files. Key commands include FIND, DISPLAY, and MODIFY. Security is managed through CICS, leveraging RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret for authentication and access control. Configuration involves defining file...

Buffer Pool Tool for DB2 is a performance management solution focused on optimizing DB2 buffer pools within z/OS environments. It addresses the business problem of database performance bottlenecks by providing simulation capabilities to predict the impact of buffer pool changes. Without this tool, organizations may experience slower application response times and increased resource consumption. The tool includes a PC-based interface...

Business Process Manager Advanced for z/OS is a z/OS-based BPM solution for designing, executing, and managing business processes. It leverages WebSphere Application Server and supports WS-BPEL for process orchestration. Key components include the Process Designer, Process Server, and Performance Server. The product exposes SOAP APIs for integration and uses a relational database, such as DB2, for data storage. Authentication methods...

C for System370 was an early C compiler for IBM's System/370 mainframes, supporting z/OS and z/VM. It enabled the development of system-level software using the C language. Key commands included `CC` for compilation and `LINK` for linking object files. Configuration involved include files and system libraries. The compiler generated object code compatible with the System/370 architecture. However, C for System370...

C for VM/ESA was a C compiler designed for the z/VM operating system, enabling the development of system-level applications. It supported standard C language features and provided tools for compilation, linking, and debugging. The compiler generated object code, which was then linked with libraries to create executables. Common commands included `cc` for compilation and `link` for linking object files. The...

C for VSEn is a C compiler designed for the zVSE/VSEn operating system, enabling the development of system-level software and applications. Key components include the preprocessor, compiler, assembler, and linker. The compiler translates C source code into zVSE/VSEn machine code. Common commands include `cc` for compilation and linking, with options like `-O` for optimization and `-g` for debugging. C for...

C/370 was an IBM compiler for the C programming language, designed for IBM mainframe environments including z/OS, z/VM, and zVSE/VSEn. It enabled developers to write and compile C code, facilitating system programming and application development on mainframes. Key commands included `CC` for compilation and `LINK` for linking object files. The compiler integrated with the mainframe through system calls and system-specific...

C/C++ Productivity Tools for OS/390 offered a Windows-based integrated development environment (IDE) for z/OS application development. The architecture comprised several key components: the Editor Workstation, the host-based Debugger, and the Performance Analyzer. These components communicated via established network protocols to facilitate code editing, debugging, and performance analysis. The Editor Workstation provided a graphical interface for developers, while the Debugger allowed...

C/FLOW is a solution for integrating CICS applications with modern web and mobile platforms. It acts as a gateway, translating HTTP requests into CICS transactions and returning responses. Key components include the HTTP Listener, Request Handler, CICS Interface, and Response Builder. C/FLOW exposes REST APIs, allowing developers to use standard HTTP methods to invoke CICS transactions. It supports HTTP and...