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CA VISION:Builder is a fourth-generation programming language designed for mainframe environments. It excels in report generation and data processing, accessing data from Db2, IMS, VSAM, and sequential datasets. Key commands include `SELECT`, `COMPUTE`, `PRINT`, `IF-THEN-ELSE`, and `SORT`. The system uses configuration files for database connections and report layouts. Administrative tasks are performed via ISPF panels and batch job control. Security...

CA VISION:Excel is a z/OS-based software designed for comprehensive data analysis, supporting internal auditing, financial analysis, and market research. The system's architecture comprises data input, processing, and output components. Data input components handle data retrieval from various sources. Processing components perform the analysis, and output components format the results. The system uses JCL and parameter statements for configuration, defining data...

CA Vision:Inform is a z/OS-based reporting and data access solution designed to extract and present data from legacy systems. It provides interfaces for CICS, IMS, and DB2, enabling access to various data sources. The product's architecture includes a Query Processor, Report Generator, and Output Manager. Key commands include QUERY for data retrieval, REPORT for formatting, and DISPLAY for viewing results....

CA Vision:Inquiry was a report generation and management system designed for the z/OS platform, operating within IMS and CICS environments. Key components included the Report Definition component, the Data Access component, and the Output Formatting component. These components worked together to retrieve, format, and present data. The system used a proprietary query language for report definition, with commands like `SELECT`,...

CA VISION:Journey was a PC-based data extraction tool designed to facilitate data transfer from mainframe databases to PC environments. The tool's architecture likely comprised components for database connectivity, data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes. It would have supported various mainframe database types, enabling users to extract data for analysis, reporting, and integration with PC applications. The tool's primary function...

CA VISION:Report is a z/OS-based report generation tool that uses a COBOL-like language. Key components include the report definition processor, database interfaces, and output formatting engine. It interfaces with databases such as DB2, IMS, and CA IDMS, and VSAM files. Communication relies on native database interfaces. Administration is performed through JCL and system commands. Security is provided by the z/OS...

CA VISION:Results is a report generation and programming language designed for mainframe environments. Key components include the compiler, runtime engine, and data access modules. The compiler translates source code into executable modules. The runtime engine executes the compiled code, handling data retrieval, formatting, and output. Data access modules provide connectivity to databases like DB2, IMS, CA IDMS, and VSAM. The...

CA VISION:Sixty is a mainframe-based programming language designed for data extraction and report generation. Its architecture comprises a compiler, runtime environment, data access modules, and a report formatting engine. Key commands include SELECT, PRINT, COMPUTE, IF-THEN-ELSE, and SORT. Data access is achieved through file definitions and database connections, supporting legacy databases like VSAM and ISAM. Administration is performed via mainframe...

CA VISION:Transact was a mainframe application development environment for z/OS, supporting CICS and IMS. It used a proprietary language with commands like `DISPLAY`, `GET`, and `PUT`. Integration relied on CICS and IMS interfaces, with languages like COBOL and Assembler. The architecture comprised a compiler, runtime environment, and application programs. Administrative tasks were managed through CICS and IMS consoles. Security was...

CA VISION:Two was a batch-oriented software solution for database reporting and retrieval, operating primarily on mainframe platforms. The core functionality revolved around the VISION:Two programming language, enabling users to define data extraction, transformation, and reporting logic. Key components included the VISION:Two compiler, runtime engine, and report writer. The compiler translated source code into executable instructions. The runtime engine executed these...

CA VM:Account is a resource accounting and chargeback solution for z/VM environments. It provides detailed insights into resource consumption, enabling organizations to implement chargeback mechanisms, perform capacity planning, and optimize system utilization. The system collects data through z/VM's System Management Facilities (SMF) and processes it to generate various reports. Key components include the SMF data collector, the processing engine, and...

CA VM:Archiver addresses the challenge of managing disk space on z/VM systems by archiving infrequently accessed CMS files. This process reduces storage costs and improves system performance. The system moves files from primary to secondary storage based on defined rules, tracking them in a central catalog. Users can recall archived files as needed. Key features include: * Archiving based on...

CA VM:Backup is a utility for z/VM environments that provides backup and restore capabilities for CMS and non-CMS file systems, including Linux. It supports backing up CMS minidisks, SFS filepools, and Linux file systems. The HiDRO (High-speed Disaster Recovery Option) allows for standalone backup and restores when no operating system is operational, facilitating rapid recovery from system failures. Key commands...

CA VM:Batch is designed to allow multiple batch jobs to execute on z/VM without impacting online operations, reducing the requirement for multiple guest z/VM images. It integrates with VM:Schedule to automate batch scheduling. Key components include the batch job submission interface, the job execution engine, and the output management system. These components communicate through internal system calls and data queues....

CA VM:DB Editor for DB2 was a tool designed to streamline DB2 data management within z/VM environments. It provided a user-friendly interface for browsing and editing DB2 data, reducing the need for complex SQL queries. This tool was particularly valuable for organizations with mainframe environments, such as those in banking and finance, where efficient data access and modification are critical....

CA VM:DB Monitor for DB2 was a tool used to monitor the performance and availability of DB2 databases in z/VM environments. It provided real-time and historical data to help administrators identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring optimal database performance. The tool offered features such as resource utilization tracking, performance analysis, and alerting. Given that CA VM:DB Monitor for DB2 is...

CA VM:DB Reorganizer for DB2 was a utility designed to automate the reorganization of DB2 resources on z/VM systems. It addressed the business problem of maintaining optimal database performance and availability by automating tasks such as unloading, reloading, and updating DB2 objects. Organizations in industries like finance, insurance, and government, which relied on DB2 databases running on z/VM, were the...

CA VM:DB Reporter for DB2 was a reporting tool used to create custom reports from DB2 databases running on z/VM. It addressed the need for organizations to generate specific, formatted reports tailored to their unique business requirements. The tool extracted data from DB2, applied custom layouts and calculations, and produced reports suitable for analysis and decision-making. Without such a tool,...

CA VM:DB Restore for DB2 was a tool designed to address the critical need for DB2 database backup and recovery on z/VM mainframe environments. It provided a mechanism to create copies of DB2 data and restore it in the event of data loss or system failure. This was essential for maintaining business continuity and minimizing downtime. The product ran on...

CA VM:DB REXX for DB2 was a middleware product that bridged REXX scripting with DB2 database management on z/VM. It allowed developers to write REXX programs that could execute SQL statements and access DB2 data. This was particularly useful for organizations that had existing REXX skills and needed to integrate them with DB2 on their mainframe systems. The product is...