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Expedite Base is an application designed for secure electronic data exchange with trading partners. It supports both TCP/IP and SNA communication protocols and can be deployed across multiple platforms including z/OS, AIX, Windows, and AS/400 (System i). Key technical aspects include: * **Communication Protocols:** Supports TCP/IP and SNA for flexible network configurations. * **Platform Compatibility:** Operates on z/OS, AIX, Windows,...

Expedite Base/CICS is a robust solution for secure electronic data interchange (EDI) within a CICS environment on z/OS. Key components include the Communication Manager, Data Transformation Engine, and Security Module. The product supports both TCP/IP and SNA protocols, providing flexibility in network configurations. Authentication methods include user ID/password and digital certificates. The system uses encryption for data protection during transmission...

Expetune is a z/OS performance analysis tool that processes SMF records to identify performance bottlenecks and resource consumption patterns. It helps optimize application performance, reduce resource consumption, and improve system efficiency. Expetune generates FreezeFrame, Application Performance Analyzer, and Strobe measurement jobs to provide detailed performance insights. It audits COBOL load libraries, VSAM dataset usage, CICS SIT options, and PL/1 source...

Expetune DB is a performance analysis tool designed to identify and resolve SQL and DB2 inefficiencies. It analyzes both static and dynamic SQL, gathers Explain data without requiring SQL execution, and provides detailed access path analysis. This allows for proactive identification of performance bottlenecks before they impact production systems. Key features and benefits: * **SQL Analysis:** Identifies inefficient SQL statements...

Explore for SQL/DS was a performance monitoring tool designed for SQL/DS databases, primarily used in DB2 for VM and VSE environments. It provided capabilities for analyzing SQL query performance, identifying resource contention, and tracking key performance indicators. The tool helped database administrators optimize database performance, reduce resource consumption, and improve overall system efficiency. For organizations seeking a replacement, IBM Db2...

EXPRESS SNA Server provides SNA connectivity for UNIX environments, acting as a gateway or host for SNA communications. Key components include the SNA Gateway, the Communication Manager, and the Application Interface. The SNA Gateway handles SNA protocol conversion and session management. The Communication Manager manages the underlying network connections. The Application Interface allows UNIX applications to interact with SNA resources....

EXPRESS TN3270 & TN5250 Client is a terminal emulation solution designed for UNIX and Windows environments, enabling access to mainframe (3270) and System i (5250) applications. The client supports secure connections using SSL/TLS. Key components include the Terminal Emulator, Connection Manager, and Configuration Manager. The Terminal Emulator handles display and keyboard input. The Connection Manager establishes and maintains host connections....

Exstream Dialogue is a client-server CRM system focused on creating personalized and customized documents. It is used for marketing campaigns and client communication systems. The architecture includes the Dialogue Designer for template creation, the Composition Engine for document generation, and the Output Management module for managing delivery channels. Integration is achieved through APIs, potentially including SOAP and REST. The system...

Extended Buffer Manager (XBM) is a critical component for optimizing DB2 performance on z/OS. XBM functions by caching frequently accessed DB2 data in memory, thereby reducing the number of physical I/O operations. Key architectural components include the XBM address space, buffer pools, the control module, and the I/O interceptor. These components work together to provide transparent caching, requiring no modifications...

Extended Buffer Manager for CICS (EBM) was designed to enhance CICS application performance by caching VSAM files in memory, thereby reducing disk I/O. The architecture comprised several key components, including the EBM control region, buffer pools, and a VSAM interface. The control region managed the caching process, while buffer pools stored the cached data. EBM provided commands to start, stop,...

Extended Buffer Manager for IMS (XBM) was designed to enhance IMS database performance by caching frequently accessed data in memory, thereby reducing disk I/O and improving response times. Key components include the Buffer Manager, Cache Engine, and Control Task. The product integrates with IMS using IMS control blocks and interfaces. XBM's primary administrative interface is the IMS console, where administrators...

Extended Buffer Manager for MQ was designed to enhance the performance of IBM MQ by caching frequently accessed message data in memory. Key components included the Buffer Manager, Cache Engine, and Monitoring Interface. The Buffer Manager intercepted MQ API calls, the Cache Engine stored and retrieved cached data, and the Monitoring Interface provided performance metrics. Communication between components was primarily...

Extended Buffer Manager for VSAM was designed to optimize VSAM dataset access on z/OS systems. The core functionality involved caching frequently used VSAM records in an extended buffer pool, thereby reducing physical I/O operations and improving application response times. Key components included the Buffer Manager itself, which handled buffer allocation and deallocation, and the monitoring subsystem, which provided performance metrics....

Extra! is a 3270 terminal emulator designed for accessing mainframe applications on IBM z/OS, z/VM, and zVSE/VSEn systems. It provides secure and reliable connections using the TN3270 protocol and supports SSL/TLS encryption. Key features include customizable user interfaces, macro scripting for automation, and integration capabilities. The main components include the session manager, display emulator, and communication module. The product offers...

EZ-Alerts for DB2 was designed to analyze DB2 SQL code, ensuring adherence to coding standards and performance best practices. The primary goal was to improve the quality and efficiency of DB2 applications. Key features included a SQL parser, a rules engine, and a reporting module. The CLI was the main interface for executing analysis tasks, with configuration managed through specific...

EZ-Cache was a performance analysis tool for DB2 SQL on z/OS. It used DB2 MONITOR trace data (IFCIDs 316-318) to identify high-CPU SQL statements. The tool did not have a command-line interface or APIs. Key components included the trace data processor and the analysis engine. EZ-Cache is not supported and has been merged into EZ-DB2. The primary function was to...

EZ-Image for IDMS provided a mechanism to create virtual copies of CA IDMS databases, facilitating the creation of multiple test environments without the need to duplicate the entire database. The core architecture comprised an Image Manager, responsible for managing the virtual images, and a Database Interface, handling interactions with the CA IDMS database. Communication between components was primarily through internal...

EZ-Impact Analyzer for DB2 provided a means to assess the performance impact of application and system modifications on DB2 SQL queries. Key components included the SQL Analyzer, Performance Reporter, and Comparison Engine. These components communicated via batch jobs and data sets. The tool used DB2 as its primary data store. Administration was performed through JCL and ISPF panels. User management...

EZ-Index Analyzer for DB2 was designed to analyze DB2 index performance using historical workload data from EZ-SQL Warehouse. The tool's primary function was to identify inefficient indexes, missing indexes, and provide recommendations for index optimization. Key components included the data ingestion module, the analysis engine, and the reporting interface. The tool used SQL queries to access and analyze data within...

EZ-Index Optimizer for DB2, now integrated into EZ-DB2, is a tool designed to enhance DB2 database performance by recommending optimal index configurations. It analyzes workload data from EZ-SQL Warehouse for DB2, including SQL query execution times and resource consumption, to identify potential indexing opportunities. The tool's architecture comprises an analysis engine and a recommendation engine. Access is through the EZ-DB2...