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CA Partition Expert for DB2 is an unsupported tool for managing DB2 partitions. It provided functionality for redistributing data among partitions and controlling partition limits. Given its unsupported status, it is crucial to migrate to a supported alternative to mitigate risks associated with outdated software. Consider alternatives such as IBM Db2 Partitioning Feature, BMC AMI Unload, or Precisely SYSPROBE. These...

CA PDSMAN is a tool designed to optimize the management of partitioned data sets (PDS) and load libraries on z/OS mainframe systems. It addresses key challenges related to PDS performance, storage utilization, and data integrity. The core functionality includes eliminating PDS dataset compressions, dynamically managing load library directories in storage, monitoring PDS libraries for potential problems, and providing auditing capabilities...

CA PLEU was a utility designed for extracting and analyzing data from ADABAS protection logs (PLOGs). Its primary function was to provide insights into security events, data modifications, and application program errors within an ADABAS environment. The tool allowed administrators to filter and extract specific events based on criteria such as user ID, database ID, or event type. Common operations...

CA PMA/Chargeback is a key component for IT financial management, providing detailed insights into resource consumption and associated costs. The system comprises several key components, including the Data Collection component, Rate Calculation Engine, and Reporting Engine. These components work together to collect, process, and report on resource usage data. The system integrates with CA JARS for comprehensive data collection. The...

CA PMO is a z/OS performance optimization tool that dynamically loads the location of frequently used modules into memory. This reduces I/O operations and improves application performance. It is similar to LLA but operates at the module level, monitoring program loads and keeping the location of high-use modules in memory. It is often used with CA Quickfetch. **Key Features:** *...

CA Pro-Audit for DB2 was a toolset designed to address the critical need for security auditing and reporting in DB2 environments running on z/OS mainframes. It extracted security-related data from SMF records, DB2 catalogs, and logs, providing organizations with insights into user access patterns, data modifications, and other security-relevant events. This enabled them to monitor their DB2 environments for compliance...

CA Pro-Build for DB2 was a tool designed to facilitate interaction between CLIST and REXX scripting environments and DB2 databases on the z/OS platform. It addressed the need for integrating database access within scripting workflows, enabling automation of tasks such as data extraction, report generation, and database administration. By providing a set of commands and functions, it simplified the process...

CA Pro-Edit for DB2 was an online ISPF interface designed for browsing and editing DB2 data on z/OS systems. It allowed users to directly test and execute SQL statements, streamlining DB2 data management. The tool addressed the need for direct data access and manipulation within DB2 environments, particularly in industries like banking and finance. Organizations benefited from improved productivity and...

CA Pro-Optimize for DB2 was a tool designed to analyze DB2 access paths on z/OS, helping to improve database performance. It provided insights into query execution, identifying bottlenecks and suggesting optimizations to reduce resource consumption and improve response times. This tool was particularly valuable for organizations with performance-critical DB2 applications. Organizations used CA Pro-Optimize for DB2 to proactively manage DB2...

CA Quickfetch is a dynamic VLF facility for z/OS load modules. It improves application performance by caching frequently used load modules in memory, reducing the need to load them from disk. This reduces I/O operations and CPU utilization, leading to faster application response times. CA Quickfetch automatically detects changes to load modules and refreshes the in-memory copy. It includes an...

CA RAMIS is a fourth-generation programming language and database management system that offers rapid application development capabilities for mainframe environments. It supports access to a wide range of data sources, including its own hierarchical database, QSAM, VSAM, CA IDMS, CA Datacom, Adabas, IMS, and TOTAL databases. Key commands include TABLE for data retrieval and reporting, CREATE for defining data structures,...

CA Raps is a system designed to manage and archive print output within z/VSE and z/VM environments. It addresses the challenges of managing print output, controlling printers, and distributing reports from POWER files. Organizations that rely on z/VSE or z/VM for their mainframe operations and require robust print management capabilities are ideal users. CA Raps allows for the development of...

CA RC/Merger was a tool designed to copy data between Db2 subsystems, supporting data migration, test environment setup, and data synchronization. Users defined copy jobs, specified source and target Db2 subsystems, and filtered data using configuration files to manage Db2 connections and data mapping. The tool interacted with Db2 via standard Db2 APIs, executing SQL queries for data extraction and...

CA Repository for z/OS is a software system designed to record and report on IT assets within a z/OS mainframe environment. It serves as a centralized repository for metadata about programs, data structures, business rules, and models, storing this information in Db2 databases for analysis and reporting. This system addresses the business problem of maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of...

CA ROSCOE is an online environment for z/OS, similar to TSO, that enhances user productivity through its interactive interface and scripting capabilities. It leverages the ROSCOE Programming Facility (RPF), a scripting language similar to REXX and CLIST, to automate tasks and customize the environment. Key commands include `LIST 'dataset.name'` for displaying datasets, `EDIT 'dataset.name'` for modifying files, and `SUBMIT 'jobname'`...

CA RSVP is a reporting tool for z/OS mainframe environments, focusing on DASD (Direct Access Storage Device) and dataset information. It aggregates data from disks, catalogs, tape management catalogs, and DFSMS, providing a comprehensive view of storage utilization. This enables organizations to make informed decisions about capacity planning, performance tuning, and overall storage efficiency. Organizations should consider CA RSVP when...

CA Runtrac provided automated restarting of failed batch jobs within z/OS environments. It allowed jobs to restart from the point of failure, reducing the need to rerun entire processes. While specific commands are unavailable due to the product's unsupported status, batch automation tools generally include commands for job submission, monitoring, and control, interacting with the z/OS job scheduler. The architecture...

CA Scheduler is a batch job scheduling solution for z/OS, z/VM, and zVSE/VSEn environments. It automates and centralizes control over batch job processing, optimizing resource utilization and ensuring timely job completion. Key features include event-driven scheduling, workload balancing, and dependency management. The architecture consists of the Scheduler Engine, Database Manager, and ISPF panels. It supports authentication methods like RACF, ACF2,...

CA ShareOption/5 is a critical component for enabling VSAM file sharing across CICS regions and batch jobs on z/OS. The architecture comprises the ShareOption Control Region, Data Sharing Manager, Journaling Facility, and Recovery Manager. The Control Region manages resource allocation and administrative tasks. The Journaling Facility captures data changes for recovery. Key administrative tasks include starting and stopping components via...