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CICS/QSORT is a utility designed to sort data stored in CICS temporary storage queues. It is invoked through EXEC CICS commands within CICS applications, providing a streamlined approach to data management. Key components include the sort engine, temporary storage interface, and CICS application interface. The product supports z/OS and zVSE/VSEn platforms. The primary function is to sort data based on...

CICS/Response Time Monitor (RTM) is a performance monitoring tool designed to provide insights into CICS transaction response times. Key components include the data collection agent, the data storage facility, and the reporting engine. The data collection agent gathers performance metrics from CICS regions. Data is stored for historical analysis. The reporting engine generates reports on transaction performance, resource utilization, and...

CICS/Signon offers a streamlined approach to securing CICS transactions, focusing on user and terminal authentication. It provides a cost-effective alternative to more complex security solutions like RACF, particularly for environments with basic security needs. Key features include the SIGNON and SIGNOFF transactions, which control user access. Configuration is managed through CICS terminal and user definitions, simplifying administration. Unlike full security...

CICS/Spooler is a robust output management solution for CICS environments. The core components include the Spooler Manager, Printer Definitions, and the CICS Interface. The Spooler Manager is the central control point, handling output queues, printer assignments, and job scheduling. Printer Definitions are configured via files, specifying printer characteristics and destinations. CICS programs interact with CICS/Spooler using EXEC CICS commands, such...

CICS/Spy is a valuable tool for monitoring and analyzing CICS transactions, offering significant benefits for application troubleshooting and performance optimization. The core architecture comprises the Spy Agent, Data Collector, and Viewer components. The Spy Agent, residing within the CICS region, intercepts and forwards transaction data to the Data Collector. The Data Collector processes this data, and the Viewer presents it...

CICS/SSO is a security and productivity tool designed for organizations using CICS (Customer Information Control System) applications on the z/OS platform. It addresses the challenge of managing user access across multiple CICS applications by providing a secure single sign-on (SSO) solution. Instead of requiring users to authenticate separately for each application, CICS/SSO allows them to authenticate once and gain seamless...

CICS/Swap is designed to enhance the efficiency of CICS terminal sessions by allowing a single terminal to act as multiple CICS sessions. Key components include the Swap Manager, Session Controller, and Terminal Interface. These components communicate via internal CICS mechanisms. CICS/Swap uses configuration files to define terminal and session parameters. Administrative interfaces include a command-line interface (CLI) for configuration and...

CICS/Timeout is a security utility designed to automatically log out inactive CICS sessions, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized access and improving resource utilization. The core components include the Timeout Monitor, Session Interceptor, and Configuration Manager. The Timeout Monitor tracks session inactivity, the Session Interceptor detects user activity, and the Configuration Manager handles settings. Configuration is managed through configuration files...

CICS/View is a tool designed to enhance the administration of CICS environments by providing capabilities for managing user sessions. It allows administrators to monitor user activity, cancel sessions, view user screens, and send messages directly to users. This tool addresses the business problem of efficiently managing and supporting CICS users in real-time. Organizations that rely on CICS for transaction processing...

CICS/WINDOWS enhances user productivity by enabling concurrent access to multiple CICS applications within a single terminal session. The architecture relies on a terminal emulator that supports multiple sessions and interacts with the CICS system. Key components include the terminal emulator, CICS region, and the underlying network infrastructure. The terminal emulator provides the windowing interface, allowing users to switch between sessions...

CICS2PDF provides a solution for converting CICS application output into PDF format. It integrates with CICS on z/OS, capturing output and transforming it into PDF files. Key features include encryption (AES), image inclusion, and custom formatting. Configuration files define parameters like output directory and encryption settings. APIs allow programmatic control from COBOL or Assembler. The architecture includes components for data...

CIMS Mainframe was a usage accounting solution for z/OS and z/VSE, providing chargeback, capacity planning, and invoicing capabilities. It collected data from SMF records, tracking CPU, batch, CICS, and IMS transaction usage. The architecture included data collection, processing, and reporting modules, with data stored in a relational database like DB2. Configuration was managed through ISPF panels and batch jobs. Security...

CIMS Report Writer is a mainframe-based reporting tool designed for generating and managing reports within the CIMS environment. Key components include the Data Extractor, Report Formatter, and Output Generator. It uses VSAM and flat files for data storage. The system is administered via a command-line interface (CLI), with user management handled through z/OS or zVSE/VSEn security systems like RACF or...

CL/CONFERENCE was a software product designed to share 3270 screen data over a network. It enabled remote access to mainframe applications. The product is no longer supported by IBM. Key components included screen capture, data transmission, and network communication modules. The product used a proprietary protocol for communication. There were no public APIs available. Configuration was managed through configuration files....

CL/Gateway is a terminal emulation product for accessing 3270 applications on z/OS. It provides a centralized interface for users to connect to mainframe sessions. The architecture includes the Gateway Server, Session Manager, and VTAM Interface. These components communicate using internal protocols. Key administrative tasks are performed via the command-line interface (CLI), including user management and session control. Authentication is based...

CL/Gateway for IMS, now unsupported, was designed to optimize IMS terminal management on z/OS. It provided virtual IMS sessions and terminal pools, reducing the need for frequent IMS nucleus generations when adding terminals. Key features included LTERM assignment, allowing users or groups to share terminals, and session cleanup to remove residual messages before LTERM reuse. The product used a command-line...

CL/Supersession is a mainframe software solution designed to enhance user productivity by allowing a single 3270 terminal session to access multiple VTAM applications concurrently. Key components include the CL/Supersession Manager, Session Controller, and VTAM interface. The product uses the SNA/SDLC protocol for communication. Common commands include 'CONNECT', 'SWITCH', and 'DISCONNECT'. Configuration involves defining session profiles and application connection details. User...

Classic Suite 2000 is a mainframe-based accounting solution designed for robust financial management. Key components include the CICS transaction server, application modules (Accounts Payable, General Ledger, etc.), and the Global Link interface. The system uses VSAM or similar indexed file systems for data storage and relies on mainframe protocols like TCP/IP and SNA for communication. Administration is primarily done through...

CLASY is designed to automate the archiving of OfficeVision/MVS documents, reducing storage costs and improving system performance. The system comprises several key components, including the Archive Manager, the Indexing Service, and the Retrieval Interface. The Archive Manager handles the physical movement of documents to the archive. The Indexing Service creates and maintains an index for efficient document retrieval. The Retrieval...

Cleanup is a utility designed for z/OS environments that automates the process of identifying and removing obsolete, unused, or redundant security rules from RACF, CA ACF2, and CA Top Secret security databases. It addresses the common problem of security rule sprawl, where outdated or unnecessary rules accumulate over time, increasing administrative overhead and potential security risks. Cleanup continuously monitors security...