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CA SMR is a syslog management and retrieval application designed for z/OS environments. It archives syslog output, providing online access to archived files. This addresses the business problem of efficiently managing and retrieving syslog data, which is crucial for security monitoring, compliance reporting, and troubleshooting. CA SMR's CAPLSCAN feature enables batch reporting. Organizations that require robust syslog management and reporting...

CA Solve:Access is a system designed to improve productivity in mainframe environments by allowing users to access multiple VTAM applications from a single 3270 session. This eliminates the need for users to log off and on to different applications, reducing time spent on routine tasks and streamlining workflows. It addresses the business problem of application switching inefficiencies in organizations that...

CA Solve:Central is a systems management solution designed for z/OS mainframe environments. It consolidates asset, problem, configuration, and change management into a single, integrated platform. This integration provides a centralized view of the mainframe environment, enabling organizations to manage their systems more efficiently and effectively. This product addresses the business problem of managing complex z/OS environments. Without it, organizations may...

CA Solve:FTS is a robust file transfer solution designed for z/OS environments. The architecture comprises the FTS Server, FTS Client, and FTS Agent, facilitating secure and reliable data movement. The FTS Server manages transfer requests, the FTS Client initiates transfers, and the FTS Agent handles the actual file transfer operations. Communication occurs over TCP/IP, supporting protocols such as FTP and...

CA Solve:Operations was a system automation product designed to automate tasks and processes within mainframe environments, including z/OS, z/VM, and zVSE/VSEn. It used the Netmaster NCL scripting language to create automated procedures for tasks such as system monitoring, resource management, and job scheduling. The product helped organizations reduce manual intervention, improve operational efficiency, and ensure consistent system performance. It was...

CA Sort is a high-performance sorting utility designed for mainframe environments, particularly z/OS. It provides efficient data ordering for large datasets, improving the performance of subsequent data processing tasks. CA Sort is invoked using JCL (Job Control Language) with the `SORT` control statement. Key parameters include `SORTIN` (input dataset), `SORTOUT` (output dataset), and `KEY` (sort fields). For example, `SORT FIELDS=(1,10,CH,A)`...

CA Spaceman is a critical utility for optimizing ADABAS database performance and storage efficiency. It provides tools for analyzing, reorganizing, and compressing ADABAS files, leading to reduced storage costs and improved application response times. Key components include the Space Analyzer, Reorganization utility, and Compression utility. The Space Analyzer provides detailed reports on space usage and fragmentation. The Reorganization utility rearranges...

CA STX provided SNA-to-X.25 connectivity, enabling 3270 terminal users to access X.25 services. It acted as a protocol converter, translating SNA protocols to X.25 and vice versa. The architecture included the SNA interface module, the X.25 interface module, the protocol conversion engine, and the administration module. Configuration involved mapping SNA logical units (LUs) to X.25 addresses using configuration files. Security...

CA TCPaccess Communication Server is a TCP/IP stack designed for z/OS mainframe environments. It provides network communication services, including FTP and Telnet servers. It addresses the business problem of ensuring reliable and high-performance TCP/IP communication for critical mainframe applications, preventing performance bottlenecks and ensuring compatibility with existing systems. This product is applicable to organizations that heavily rely on z/OS mainframes,...

CA TCPaccess FTP Server was an application that provided FTP server functionality within the CA TCPaccess Communication Server environment on z/OS. It addressed the need for file transfer capabilities in mainframe environments, allowing users and applications to transfer files to and from z/OS systems using the FTP protocol. The product was tightly integrated with z/OS security systems for authentication and...

CA TCPaccess Telnet Server provided TN3270 terminal emulation, enabling users to access mainframe applications over a TCP/IP network. It allowed standard workstations to connect to z/OS systems and interact with 3270-based applications. The product addressed the business problem of providing access to mainframe resources from modern network environments. Without it, organizations would be limited to using dedicated 3270 terminals or...

CA TCPaccess X.25 Server addresses the challenge of integrating legacy X.25 applications with modern TCP/IP networks. It allows organizations to replace their existing X.25 communication controllers with TCP/IP, without requiring changes to the applications themselves. This is achieved through the use of the OpenMAX architecture and the XOT protocol, which translates X.25 traffic to TCP/IP. This product is particularly relevant...

CA Teleview Session Management addressed the challenge of managing multiple 3270 sessions in mainframe environments. It allowed users to access different VTAM applications from a single terminal session, improving productivity and reducing the complexity of managing multiple logins. This was especially valuable for organizations with numerous mainframe applications and a large user base. The product ran on z/OS and required...

CA TELON is a code generation system designed for developing online applications on z/OS, primarily targeting IMS and CICS environments. It employs a macro-based approach to generate COBOL and PL/1 code, focusing on streamlining the development of online interfaces and database access layers. The system supports databases including Db2, VSAM, IMS, IDMS, and Datacom/DB. Key components include the TELON Design...

The CA TLMS Copycat Utility was designed to streamline tape management tasks within the CA TLMS environment on z/OS. It provided functionalities such as copying and loading tapes, with features like transparent tape stacking and data compression to optimize storage. Users interacted with the utility through JCL jobs, defining operations via control statements. The utility's architecture comprised components for JCL...

CA TNG Framework is a set of common services integrated into various CA Technologies products on the z/OS platform. It provides core functionalities such as security, resource management, and inter-process communication. The framework's architecture is based on integrated components that communicate using z/OS system services. It is not a separately licensed product, and its features are accessed through the CA...

CA TSO-MON was a monitoring solution for TSO/ISPF environments on z/OS. It provided insights into response times, resource utilization, and overall system performance. The architecture involved data collection components using z/OS SMF and RMF, data storage (possibly VSAM or DB2), and reporting components. User authentication was integrated with z/OS security systems like RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret. The tool enabled...

CA TSOPLUS was a tool designed to improve the efficiency and usability of TSO/ISPF environments on z/OS mainframes. It addressed challenges such as slow response times and limitations in managing multiple sessions. The key features included an enhanced DSLIST lookaside facility for TSO STEPLIB programs, which streamlined access to frequently used datasets, and the ability to open multiple ISPF sessions...

CA Ucandu was a z/OS utility designed for dataset management. It supported VSAM, BDAM, and sequential datasets, offering functionalities such as editing, browsing, copying, and deleting datasets. The system comprised a command-line interface for user interaction. Key components included the command processor, dataset access modules, and the ISPF interface. Communication occurred through z/OS system calls and dataset I/O operations. User...

CA UFO is an application development system focused on simplifying the creation of CICS and IMS COBOL applications. It offers a development environment that includes UFOEDIT, a procedural language, and pre-written routines for common tasks. This allows developers to build and maintain applications more efficiently. Key capabilities include screen definition, transaction creation, and integration with CICS and IMS security and...