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Com-plete is a robust transaction processing monitor designed for high-volume, online transaction processing on z/OS and zVSE/VSEn platforms. It provides essential features such as transaction management, resource allocation, and security. Key components include the Transaction Manager, Resource Manager, and Communication Manager. The system uses a proprietary API for transaction initiation and data exchange. Common commands like START, STOP, and STATUS...

Comand Center for MQSeries was designed to monitor and manage WebSphere MQ environments on z/OS. The system comprised several key components, including monitoring agents, the Candle Net Command Center, and a data repository. The agents collected performance metrics such as queue depths, channel status, and message rates. These metrics were then transmitted to the Candle Net Command Center, which provided...

Command/CICS is a software utility designed to translate CICS macro-level calls into command-level equivalents, facilitating the modernization of CICS applications on z/OS. The primary goal is to enable applications to leverage the benefits of command-level CICS without requiring extensive code rewrites. Key components include the Translator, which converts macro calls; the Runtime Environment, which executes the translated commands; and the...

CA Common Services (CCS) is a suite of shared services essential for the operation of many CA Technologies products on z/OS. It provides a consistent framework for resource management, event handling, inter-product communication, and security. Key components include CAIRIM, which manages resource initialization; CA-ENF, which provides event notification; CAICCI, which enables inter-product communication; CAISSF, which provides security services; and CA...

Common Data Facility (CDF) was designed to manage manufacturing and CAD data within IBM's Db2 and Db2 for VM and VSE environments. The system's architecture included components for data storage, retrieval, and user interaction, leveraging Db2 as the primary storage mechanism. CDF aimed to improve data sharing and integration within Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) environments. Key features included data storage,...

Common Data Provider (CDP) was designed to forward z/OS operational data to distributed analytics platforms. It collected data from various z/OS sources, including SYSLOG, SMF records, NetView messages, VSAM ESDS files, and UNIX log files. CDP transformed and forwarded this data to platforms like Splunk, Hadoop, and IBM Operations Analytics. Key components included the Data Streamer, Data Router, and Data...

Common Infrastructure Services (CIS) provides a centralized set of supporting services and routines used by other Broadcom products operating on z/VM and z/VSE environments. It addresses the challenge of inconsistent supporting services across different Broadcom products by offering a common framework for code reuse and standardization. CIS simplifies development and maintenance efforts by providing a consistent set of building blocks...

Common LISP for MVS provided a robust environment for developing symbolic computation and AI applications on the MVS platform. Key components included the LISP interpreter, compiler, and runtime environment. The system supported standard LISP features, including functions, data structures, and object-oriented programming. The primary interface was the command-line REPL. Configuration was managed through environment variables and configuration files. The product...

Communications Controller for Linux was a z/Linux-based emulator for ACF/NCP, enabling SNA network operation. It allowed organizations to extend the life of their SNA networks by providing an emulation environment, reducing the need for immediate infrastructure replacement. Key features included network resource definition, routing path configuration, and network activity monitoring. The architecture consisted of the NCP emulator, link layer drivers,...

Communications Server for Data Center Deployment provides a robust solution for connecting client applications to mainframe systems over SNA. Key components include the SNA gateway, TN3270 server, and APPN support modules. The product supports various authentication methods and integrates with the operating system's user management tools. Common administrative tasks involve managing network settings, security configurations, and component-specific settings via command-line...

Comparex is a tool set designed for comparing files, databases, and directories, addressing the business problem of maintaining data integrity across heterogeneous environments. It supports databases such as Adabas, DB2, CA Datacom/DB, and CA IDMS, as well as CA Librarian and CA Panvalet. Without Comparex, organizations face increased risks of data inconsistencies, errors, and compliance issues. Organizations should consider Comparex...

The Compiler and Library for REXX on zSeries is a key component for REXX programming on z/OS and z/VM. It compiles REXX source code into an interpreted format or load modules, enhancing performance and enabling integration with other system components. The main components include the REXX compiler, the runtime library, and the load module binder. These components work together to...

COMPILES is a z/OS-based tool designed to significantly improve the efficiency of mainframe compiles. It supports Enterprise COBOL, CA Easytrieve, Assembler, Enterprise PL/I, and CA IDMS DML, offering a centralized solution for managing the build process. The core components include the Compile Manager, Compiler Interface, and Job Executor. The Compile Manager coordinates the compilation process, the Compiler Interface handles communication...

Compliance Event Manager (CEM) is a critical security tool for z/OS environments, designed to detect and record changes to security configurations and sensitive datasets. Key components include the Event Collector, Event Processor, Data Warehouse, and Reporting Interface. The Event Collector monitors RACF, CA ACF2, and CA Top Secret for security events. The Event Processor filters and formats the data. The...

The Comporsys Connector for IBM CICS provides a JCA-compliant resource adapter for Java applications to access CICS transactions. Key benefits include simplified integration, improved performance, and enhanced security. The architecture comprises the Resource Adapter, Connection Manager, and Interaction Spec. The connector communicates with CICS using TCP/IP, either directly or through the CICS Transaction Gateway (CICS TG). Configuration is primarily done...

The Comporsys Connector for IBM IMS is a JCA-compliant resource adapter designed to provide seamless integration between Java applications and IBM IMS databases on the z/OS platform. Key components include the JCA Resource Adapter, Connection Manager, and IMS Data Access Layer. The connector supports standard IMS operations such as GET, REPL, ISRT, and DLET, accessed through the JCA interface. Authentication...

Compress Data Compression for IMS is a system-level solution that transparently compresses and decompresses IMS database data. It addresses the business problem of high storage costs and I/O bottlenecks associated with large IMS databases. By automatically compressing data when written and decompressing it when read, it reduces storage requirements and improves application performance without requiring modifications to existing IMS applications....

This product provides transparent compression of 3270 data streams within CICS environments, reducing network bandwidth consumption and improving response times. The architecture comprises the Compression Engine, Interceptor, and Configuration Manager. The Interceptor intercepts 3270 data, which is then compressed by the Compression Engine. The Configuration Manager handles settings such as compression levels and logging. Communication uses TCP/IP. Configuration is managed...

Compuware Workbench was an Eclipse-based IDE designed for mainframe application development. Key features included Host Explorer for dataset management, Xpeditor/Eclipse for debugging, and integration with FILE-AID and ABEND-AID. The product's architecture comprised a client-side GUI and server-side components for mainframe interaction. It communicated using standard protocols like TCP/IP. User management was handled through the Eclipse environment and mainframe security. The...

Con-nect was a mainframe-based application designed for email, document management, and calendaring. Key components included the Message Handler, Document Manager, and Calendar Service. These components communicated through internal mainframe mechanisms. Administration was performed via a command-line interface, with user management handled through system profiles. Con-nect relied on mainframe datasets for data storage. It is no longer supported; organizations should migrate...