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DAT - Date Ager Tool is a specialized tool for z/OS mainframe environments, designed to address the critical need for accurate date simulation in application testing. It allows organizations to modify dates within test files, enabling comprehensive testing of applications against various date scenarios. This is particularly important for industries such as finance, insurance, and government, where date-sensitive calculations and...

Data Ace was a z/OS-based data transformation tool designed for tasks such as date aging, currency conversion, and other data manipulations on VSAM and sequential files. It was primarily used in test environments to create realistic test data. The core components included a control language processor, transformation engine, and file I/O modules. Users defined transformations using a control language, specifying...

Data Archiving for Adabas is designed to optimize Adabas database performance and reduce storage costs by archiving inactive data. The system uses commands like ARCHIVE, RETRIEVE, and VERIFY. The ARCHIVE command moves data based on defined criteria, such as date or content, to archive files. Configuration is managed through JCL scripts and configuration files, which define archive parameters and security...

The Data Compression Program was designed to provide transparent compression for CMS minidisk datasets within the z/VM environment. Its primary goal was to reduce storage space requirements without requiring modifications to existing applications. The program's architecture consisted of components that interacted with the z/VM file system to compress and decompress data. It did not expose any APIs, relying instead on...

Data Compression Program for VM/ESA provided automatic compression and decompression of CMS minidisk files on z/VM systems. This process was designed to be transparent to applications, reducing the need for application-level modifications. The program's primary function was to reduce storage costs and improve I/O performance by compressing data on CMS minidisks. Key benefits included optimized storage utilization and potential improvements...

Data Masking for Adabas is designed to protect sensitive data within Adabas databases by replacing it with realistic, yet anonymized, values. Key components include the Masking Engine, Rule Definition Interface, and Audit Logging module. The Masking Engine applies the masking rules defined by the user. The Rule Definition Interface allows administrators to create and manage masking rules, specifying the data...

Data Precise Plug-In enhances data quality by parsing and normalizing data for downstream applications. It converts data into a consistent format, handling capitalization, punctuation, and abbreviations. The plug-in determines attributes such as gender and ethnicity, and assesses data integrity, improving data accuracy and reliability. Key features include configurable parsing rules defined in configuration files, API integration for seamless connectivity with...

Data Subset is a tool that addresses the critical need for realistic and secure test data. It enables organizations to create smaller, manageable subsets of production data for use in testing, development, and training environments. This approach mitigates the risks associated with using full production datasets, such as exposing sensitive information and overwhelming test systems. This tool is particularly valuable...

Data Vault, originally ICS/Vault, was a data archiving and management solution designed for the z/OS platform. Key functionalities included data migration, storage management, and data retrieval. The system's architecture comprised several components, including the Vault Manager, Data Movers, and a VSAM-based storage mechanism. Configuration was primarily managed through JCL and specific datasets. Data Vault did not expose any APIs. Security...

Data-Crypt is a utility designed to encrypt datasets on z/VSE systems, providing a crucial layer of security for sensitive information. It uses RC4 or AES encryption to protect data at rest, addressing the business problem of preventing unauthorized access and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. Organizations that handle sensitive data on z/VSE, especially those in regulated industries like finance,...

Data1 Fonts were a set of uniform, 13.3 pitch fonts designed for IBM 3800 printers on z/OS. These fonts provided consistent character spacing, ensuring professional-looking documents. The primary use case was generating printed output from z/OS systems. The fonts are now a base element of z/OS. Data1 Fonts are no longer supported by IBM. The main system components included JES,...

Data21 TCPIP-TOOLS provides a comprehensive suite of TCP/IP utilities for z/VSE environments. Key components include the TCP/IP stack, FTP client/server, batch email client, GZIP compression, TN3270 server, and SNTP client. The product integrates with z/VSE via JCL and configuration files specific to each utility. Common commands include FTP (e.g., `FTP `), EMAIL for sending messages, and GZIP for compression (e.g.,...

DataBack is a backup and restore utility for VSAM datasets on z/OS and z/VSE platforms. It offers key features such as backup integrity checks and data comparison, enhancing data recoverability. A primary benefit is its ability to use less disk or tape space compared to IDCAMS, potentially leading to storage cost savings. DataBack's architecture is designed to integrate with z/OS...

Database Analyzer for Db2 automates routine maintenance of Db2 databases on z/OS. It regularly collects information on the Db2 system and uses that information to automatically perform actions based on customizable rules and triggers. This reduces the need for manual intervention by DBAs, freeing them up for more strategic tasks. The architecture includes components for data collection, analysis, and action...

Database Analyzer for IMS is a tool designed to help organizations manage and optimize their IMS database environments on z/OS. It provides key functionalities such as checking the structure of IMS databases, testing and tuning IMS randomizer modules, and monitoring database dataset space utilization. The tool helps ensure data integrity, optimize database performance, and reduce storage costs. This product solves...

Database Copier for IMS is a utility designed to create image copies of IMS databases on z/OS. It addresses the critical need for efficient and reliable backup and recovery processes in IMS environments. The product supports online, offline, and incremental image copies, providing flexibility in backup strategies to minimize downtime and data loss. It integrates with z/OS security systems like...

Database Director was designed to provide online reorganization capabilities for IMS databases, specifically supporting DEDB (Fast Path) databases. The core functionality revolved around minimizing downtime during database reorganizations. Key components included the Reorganization Engine, which handled the actual reorganization process, and the Control Manager, which oversaw the overall operation. The product utilized JCL and control cards for configuration and relied...

Database Examiner is a Windows-based tool designed to validate CA Erwin data models within a DB2 on z/OS environment. It addresses the critical business problem of ensuring data integrity and consistency by verifying that data models are accurate. This is particularly important for organizations in highly regulated industries such as finance and insurance, where data accuracy is paramount. Without such...

Database Integrity Plus is a critical tool for IMS database administrators, providing comprehensive control block management capabilities. The core functionality centers around the analysis and validation of DBD, PSB, and ACB control blocks. Key commands include DISASM for disassembling control blocks, MAP for generating formatted maps, and COMPARE for identifying differences between control block versions. The product utilizes ISPF as...

Database Management for IMS is a suite of tools designed to manage and maintain IMS databases on the z/OS platform. It provides functionalities for database analysis, copying, organization, and recovery, ensuring data integrity and availability. The tools help optimize database performance and reduce downtime, addressing the critical need for efficient IMS database management in large enterprises. This product is particularly...