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Fast Index for Db2 is a tool designed to accelerate index creation in Db2 environments while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations. It achieves this by using a shadow table approach, where a temporary table is created, populated with indexed data, and then swapped with the original table. The core component responsible for this process is the Index Accelerator Engine. Configuration...

Fast Load for Db2 is a high-performance utility designed to load data into Db2 databases on z/OS. It provides a faster alternative to the standard Db2 utility, DSNTIAUL, by optimizing data handling and leveraging parallel processing capabilities. Fast Load supports various input formats, including DSNTIAUL, comma-delimited files, and Fast Unload format, offering flexibility in data integration. The architecture includes components...

Fast Path Extend for IMS (FPX for IMS) is designed to extend IMS DEDB databases without outages. Key features include manual and automatic extension capabilities. The manual extension uses the EXTEND command, allowing administrators to specify the new size of the database. Automatic extension monitors space utilization and triggers an extension when thresholds are met. FPX for IMS integrates with...

Fast Path Offline Suite (FPOS) is a critical utility for maintaining the performance and availability of IMS DEDB databases. It offers high-speed database reorganization, image copy creation, and detailed reporting capabilities. Key components include the Reorganization utility, the Image Copy utility, and the Reporting utility. These components work together to ensure database integrity and optimize storage utilization. FPOS uses JCL...

FPOR/EP is designed for online restructuring of IMS DEDB databases, minimizing downtime and maintaining database availability. Key components include the Control Program, which manages the restructure process, and the Data Mover, which handles data transfer. Communication occurs through IMS control blocks and internal interfaces. FPOR/EP uses IMS databases for metadata storage and requires access to IMS control blocks. The primary...

Fast Path Online Suite is a critical component for maintaining high availability of IMS DEDB databases. It provides online utilities for database reorganization, image copies, and database extension, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous access to critical data. Key commands include REORG, COPY, and EXTEND, which are executed via JCL. The suite integrates with z/OS security, utilizing RACF for authentication and...

Fast Path Restart Control Facility was a critical tool for maintaining the integrity of IMS DEDB databases during emergency restarts. The primary function was to minimize data loss and ensure database consistency following system interruptions. Key components included the Restart Manager, Database Integrity Checker, and Logging and Recovery modules. The product used commands like START, STOP, CHECK, and RECOVER, managed...

Fast Recover for Db2 is a utility designed to accelerate the recovery of Db2 tablespaces and indexes from image copies on z/OS. It uses JCL to define and control recovery operations. The architecture relies on standard Db2 interfaces for communication and leverages z/OS security systems like RACF for authentication and authorization. Key components include the recovery engine and the image...

Fast Unload for Db2 is a high-performance utility designed to streamline the extraction of data from Db2 environments on z/OS. It addresses the need for faster and more efficient data unloading compared to the standard Db2 DSNTIAUL utility. Fast Unload supports a variety of data sources, including direct table space access, SQL queries, image copies, and other Db2 table copies....

Fast/Backup is a specialized tool set designed to provide high-speed backup and restore capabilities for Model 204 databases running on z/OS and z/VM. It addresses the limitations of the standard Model 204 DUMP and RESTORE commands, offering significant performance improvements and reduced downtime during backup and recovery operations. This product is particularly relevant for organizations in industries like finance, insurance,...

Fast/CRAM is a middleware solution that enhances the communication capabilities of Model 204 systems operating on z/OS and z/VM. It replaces the existing Model 204 Cross Region Access Method (CRAM) SVC, providing improved integration with online environments such as CICS and TSO. Additionally, Fast/CRAM supports communication with Advantage SQL and Host Language Interface (IFAM2) in batch processing, as well as...

Fast/Reload is a high-performance tool designed to replace the standard Model 204 bulk data loaders, FLOD and FILELOAD. It addresses the need for faster data loading from flat files into Model 204 databases, particularly in environments with large data volumes. This tool is most applicable to organizations that rely on Model 204 databases and require efficient data migration or bulk...

Fast/Unload is a tool designed to extract data from Model 204 databases and write it to flat files. It addresses the challenge of efficiently extracting data for reporting, data migration, and backup purposes. The tool uses FUEL (Fast Unload Extraction Language) to map Model 204 data structures to the desired output format. This allows for flexible and efficient data handling....

FASTGENR is a high-performance utility designed to replace the z/OS IEBGENER utility, offering significant improvements in dataset processing speed. Key benefits include reduced CPU consumption and faster job completion times, leading to cost savings and improved system efficiency. The architecture comprises the Input Reader, Data Processor, and Output Writer, which handle dataset input, processing, and output, respectively. FASTGENR uses standard...

FASTVSAM is a high-performance utility designed to replace and enhance IDCAMS functions on z/OS. It provides significant performance improvements for VSAM data set operations such as REPRO, EXPORT, and IMPORT. The core components include the FASTVSAM engine, which handles data processing; the JCL interface, which accepts user commands; and the logging and reporting module, which provides operational insights. FASTVSAM uses...

FATAR, a component of FATSCOPY, provides capabilities for mapping and analyzing tape data on z/OS. Key functions include listing datasets, displaying attributes, and generating reports. The utility is accessed through the z/OS console or batch jobs, with commands like `FATAR LISTDS` used to view dataset information. There are no external configuration files; parameters are specified within the commands. FATAR does...

FATS, part of FATSCOPY, provided essential tape management functions on z/OS systems. Its primary role was to erase and certify tapes, ensuring data security and tape reliability. The ERASE function securely removed all data from a tape, while the CERTIFY function checked for errors before reuse. Administration was performed through JCL, with no dedicated administrative interface. Security relied on z/OS...

Fault Analyzer is a key tool for analyzing abends and failures on z/OS. It processes system and application dumps, providing detailed reports to aid in problem determination. The product supports various application environments, including CICS, IBM MQ, WebSphere Application Server, Db2, and IMS. Key commands include `ANALYSIS`, `DUMP`, `REPORT`, `BROWSE`, and `OPTIONS`. The `ANALYSIS` command initiates the analysis of a...

FCON/ESA was a performance monitoring tool designed for z/VM systems. Its primary function was to collect and analyze system resource utilization data, including CPU usage, memory allocation, I/O operations, and network activity. The tool provided both real-time monitoring and historical data analysis capabilities. Users interacted with FCON/ESA through a command-line interface (CLI), issuing commands to start and stop data collection,...