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EZ-Letter is a z/OS-based solution designed for creating and managing complex documents, forms, and letters. It allows document design using Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, or QuarkXPress, with import via EZ-Letter Link. Documents can incorporate graphs, indexes, full color content, and arithmetic calculations. Supported output formats include AFP, Xerox Metacode, and HP-PCL. Key features include variable data insertion, conditional logic, and advanced...

EZ-Megabuf for IDMS provided a method to allocate CA IDMS database buffer pools above the 16MB line, a critical requirement for optimizing IDMS database performance on z/OS. The product's architecture centered around a component that intercepted and managed memory allocation requests, allowing for larger buffer pools. The primary interface was through JCL and system configuration parameters. Key operations included buffer...

EZ-Megabuf/Sequential was designed to optimize sequential data access within CA IDMS databases on z/OS. The primary function was to pre-fetch data blocks, reducing I/O wait times and improving overall database performance. Key components included the pre-fetch engine, buffer management routines, and monitoring utilities. The pre-fetch engine would proactively read data into memory, anticipating the need for subsequent data blocks. The...

EZ-Reorg for IDMS provided online reorganization capabilities for CA IDMS databases, minimizing downtime during maintenance. The tool supported tasks like index rebuilds and schema modifications. Key commands included START REORG, STOP REORG, and STATUS. The architecture comprised a control process, a reorganization engine, and a data access module. Security relied on CA IDMS's built-in security features. EZ-Reorg for IDMS is...

EZ-RSTU for IDMS provided online database restructuring capabilities for CA IDMS databases on z/OS. The primary function was to allow schema modifications without downtime, improving database availability. Key components included the RSTU engine and the IDMS interface. Commands such as `START RSTU` and `STOP RSTU` were executed via JCL. Security was integrated with z/OS and CA IDMS security features, using...

EZ-Share for IDMS provided data sharing capabilities for CA IDMS environments on z/OS. The core functionality involved enabling multiple CA IDMS jobs to concurrently access the same dataspace. Key components included the EZ-Share Manager, which coordinated data sharing; the Shared Data Area (SDA), where shared data resided; and the Inter-Job Communication (IJC) facility, which handled communication between jobs. Configuration was...

EZ-SoftQuiescePoint for IDMS provided online backup capabilities for CA IDMS databases, minimizing downtime during backup operations. Key commands included `SQP START` to quiesce the database, `SQP BACKUP` to perform the backup, and `SQP RESUME` to resume normal operations. The product utilized the IDMSCV configuration file for backup parameters. The architecture comprised components for quiescing, backup processing, and resuming database activity....

EZ-SQL Warehouse for DB2 was a tool for managing DB2 performance data. It collected data from the DB2 Catalog, EZ-Tracer for DB2, and EZ-Cache for DB2. The main components included data collection, data storage, and data analysis modules. The warehouse stored performance metrics, enabling users to analyze SQL statements and resource consumption. The product integrated with other Cogito products, such...

EZ-Stats for DB2, now part of EZ-DB2, was designed to copy DB2 catalog statistics. This functionality allowed organizations to create test environments that accurately simulated production environments. By copying the catalog statistics, the test environment would use the same access paths as the production environment, enabling realistic performance testing and analysis. The product is merged into EZ-DB2, and its functionality...

EZ-Synchro for IDMS synchronized CA IDMS buffers across z/OS jobs using z/OS cross-memory services. This ensured data consistency and reduced contention in CA IDMS environments. The main components included a control task and synchronization routines. Administration was performed through the z/OS console and configuration files. Security relied on z/OS and CA IDMS security features. The product is no longer supported...

EZ-Test for IDMS was a utility designed to facilitate date simulation and aging within CA IDMS environments on z/OS. The primary function was to enable developers to test applications against various date scenarios without altering the live database. Key components included a command processor, a date simulation engine, and an IDMS interface. The product was configured using control files that...

EZ-Tracer for DB2 was a performance monitoring tool for DB2 on z/OS, designed to identify and analyze SQL performance issues. The tool used DB2 performance trace data to pinpoint SQL statements consuming excessive CPU resources. Key components included the Trace Collector, Analysis Engine, and Reporting Module. The CLI was the primary administrative interface. Common commands included `START TRACE`, `STOP TRACE`,...

EZ-XMVS for IDMS provided a solution for synchronizing CA IDMS buffer pools across multiple z/OS systems. This ensured data consistency and improved application performance by maintaining coherency. The core components included the XMVS Manager, which coordinated synchronization, and the Buffer Pool Agents, which resided in each participating address space. The system used a proprietary communication protocol over TCP/IP for inter-system...

eZ3270 provided web-based TN3270 emulation for accessing mainframe applications on z/OS, z/VM, and zVSE/VSEn. Key components included the Web Server, TN3270 Server, and Configuration Manager. Communication used TN3270 and HTTP/HTTPS protocols. Authentication was based on user IDs and passwords. Configuration parameters included host addresses, port numbers, and security settings. The product is no longer supported. Organizations should migrate to a...

ezBridge Transact was a MOM designed for reliable message exchange between applications. Key components included queue managers and channels. It supported platforms such as z/VSE and Open/VMS. The product used proprietary communication protocols. Security features included authentication and access control via ACLs. Administrative interfaces were primarily CLI-based. The product is no longer supported; IBM MQ is the recommended replacement, offering...

EZSource is a source code analysis tool that helps organizations understand and manage their application portfolios, especially those with significant mainframe investments. It provides capabilities for analyzing application structure, assessing code quality, and ensuring adherence to coding standards. EZSource helps reduce the risks associated with application changes and improve application maintainability. EZSource includes components for source code analysis, reporting, and...

FALCON is a mainframe-based online data entry system designed for z/OS and zVSE/VSEn environments. Its primary function is to facilitate the creation and management of data entry screens and output formats. Key components include the Screen Definition Manager, Field Definition Manager, Data Entry Engine, and Output Processor. FALCON integrates with VTAM and CICS, leveraging their communication and security features. Authentication...

Falcon Fraud Manager is a fraud detection system built on CICS and DB2, designed to protect financial institutions from fraudulent activities. The system uses predictive analysis and rule-based engines to analyze transactions in real-time. Key components include transaction processing, rule evaluation, and alert generation modules. The system integrates with existing financial systems, providing a layer of fraud detection without requiring...

Fast Check for Db2 is a utility designed for z/OS environments to ensure the structural integrity of Db2 databases. It focuses on validating index entries against table data, identifying inconsistencies that can lead to performance degradation or data corruption. The utility is primarily driven through JCL, allowing users to specify the scope and type of checks to be performed. Common...