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CA Dispatch is a report management system designed for z/OS environments, providing centralized control over report capture, archiving, and distribution. It integrates with mainframe applications to manage output, reduce printing costs, and improve report accessibility. Key system components include the Dispatch Server, ISPF interface, and database management routines, which communicate using standard z/OS I/O. Security is enforced through integration with...

CA DUO facilitates the execution of z/VSE applications on z/OS without requiring source code changes. The core components include the DUO Control Program, Execution Environment, and System Services. It intercepts and translates z/VSE system calls for z/OS compatibility. Key commands include START, STOP, and MODIFY. Configuration files define environment settings and program mappings. Security is managed through z/OS security systems...

CA Dynam/B Backup for z/VM was a backup and restore utility specifically designed for the z/VM operating system. It addressed the critical need for data protection and disaster recovery in mainframe environments. The software allowed organizations to create backups of their z/VM files and datasets, enabling them to restore data in case of system failures or data corruption. However, it...

CA Dynam/D is a disk and dataset management solution tailored for z/VSE mainframe environments. It addresses the critical need for efficient storage utilization and simplified dataset administration. The core functionality revolves around dynamic disk space allocation, which optimizes storage by automatically adjusting to changing needs. Unused space is automatically released when datasets are closed, preventing storage waste. A key benefit...

CA Dynam/FASTVTOC was a system utility designed to address disk I/O performance bottlenecks on z/VSE systems. It improved the speed at which data could be located on disk by creating indexes for the Volume Table of Contents (VTOC). This resulted in reduced application response times and improved overall system performance. The product was merged into CA Dynam/D and is no...

CA Dynam/FI is a system tool designed to automate file allocation parameter modifications within zVSE/VSEn environments. Its core function is to ensure device independence for applications, meaning applications are not tied to specific hardware configurations. This eliminates the need for manual intervention and application changes when devices are upgraded or reconfigured. The product intercepts file allocation requests and modifies them...

CA Dynam/T for z/VM is a tape library management system designed to automate and streamline tape operations within z/VM environments. It solves the business problem of inefficient and error-prone manual tape handling, which can lead to increased operational costs and potential data loss. Organizations that rely on tape storage for long-term data retention and disaster recovery, particularly in industries like...

CA Dynam/T for z/VSE is a tape library management system designed to automate and streamline tape operations within a z/VSE environment. It addresses the business problem of inefficient and error-prone tape management by automating tape volume management, tape drive allocation, and providing comprehensive reporting. Without it, organizations face increased manual effort, higher error rates, and slower backup/recovery times. This product...

CA Earl is a reporting language and system designed for mainframe environments, enabling organizations to generate reports from legacy data sources such as IMS, CA Datacom/DB, and VSAM. It provides a means to access and present information stored in these systems in a readable format. CA Earl includes a language for defining reports and a runtime environment for executing them....

CA Easytrieve DB2 Option was designed to provide SQL access to DB2 databases from within the CA Easytrieve environment. The architecture comprised of the Easytrieve runtime environment, the DB2 Option component, and the DB2 database itself. The DB2 Option acted as an intermediary, translating Easytrieve commands into SQL queries and managing the database connection. Key components included the SQL preprocessor,...

CA EDP/Auditor was a security audit and reporting application designed for mainframe environments. It provided organizations with the ability to generate reports on security vulnerabilities, potential threats, and compliance-related activities. The tool leveraged the Culprit reporting language for customized report generation. CA EDP/Auditor helped organizations meet compliance requirements, identify security risks, and monitor user access. The application ran on z/OS,...

CA Enterprise Tester is a software solution designed for automated testing of 3270 applications on the z/OS platform. The core functionality revolves around its Terminal Emulator, which mimics a 3270 terminal, allowing the software to interact with mainframe applications. The Scripting Engine enables users to create automated test scripts using an internal scripting language or REXX, providing flexibility in defining...

CA EPIC for z/VSE is a tape management solution designed for z/VSE environments. It automates tape operations, reduces manual intervention, and improves data availability. Key features include tape cataloging, retention management, and data protection. The system uses commands like `TMSINIT`, `TMSADD`, `TMSDEL`, and `TMSRPT` for tape management. It integrates with z/VSE security systems for access control and supports encryption for...

CA Explore for CICS is a performance monitoring tool for CICS/VSE environments. It allows organizations to track, analyze, and optimize the performance of their CICS applications and systems. The product helps identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement to ensure efficient operations. It is a tool set designed to enhance the performance of existing CICS environments. Organizations that rely on CICS/VSE...

CA Explore Performance Management is a performance monitoring solution designed for organizations using z/VSE and z/VM environments. It provides comprehensive insights into system performance, resource utilization, and application behavior. The product helps identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimize resource allocation, and proactively prevent system outages. It also monitors DB2 for VM and VSE under z/VM. This product is particularly valuable...

CA ExpressPrint is an application designed to streamline print operations within zVSE/VSEn mainframe environments. It manages VTAM printers and automates the routing of JES SPOOL output, reducing manual intervention and improving efficiency. Organizations that rely on VTAM for printer connectivity within a zVSE/VSEn environment will find this product particularly useful. CA ExpressPrint requires a zVSE/VSEn system with VTAM configured and...

CA Extend/DASD is a system-level software solution designed to automatically compress and uncompress VSAM datasets within z/OS and z/VSE environments. The key benefit is transparent data compression, meaning existing applications and utilities do not require modification. This addresses the business problem of escalating storage costs associated with large VSAM datasets. Organizations should consider CA Extend/DASD when VSAM storage costs become...

CA EZTEST was an interactive testing and debugging utility for CICS COBOL, PL/1, and Assembler applications running on z/OS. It allowed developers to set breakpoints, examine variables, and step through code in real-time. Key features included commands like `B` (BREAK) to set breakpoints and `D` (DISPLAY) to view variable values. The product's architecture centered around direct interaction with the CICS...

CA FAQS ASO is an automation solution for z/VSE environments, designed to reduce manual intervention and improve operational efficiency. It automates tasks based on schedules or system messages, with custom actions programmed using REXX routines. The architecture includes the automation engine, rule repository, and REXX interpreter. Key commands include ADD, DELETE, and MODIFY for managing automation rules. Configuration files define...

CA FAQS PCS automates batch job scheduling for z/VSE environments. It allows jobs to be scheduled based on time or events, such as the completion status of other jobs. Key commands include `DEFINE JOB` to create a job and `SCHEDULE JOB` to set its schedule. The system architecture includes the Scheduler, Event Monitor, and Job Execution Engine. These components communicate...