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FIS Fraud Navigator is an FIS Payments component designed for early fraud detection, operating within the z/OS USS environment. Its architecture includes the Fraud Detection Engine, Rules Engine, Transaction Monitor, and Reporting Module, communicating via internal APIs and messaging queues. Data storage is likely handled by Db2. Administratively, the system offers a command-line interface (CLI) and potentially a web-based console....

FLEX-CUB provides mainframe disk and tape emulation on UNIX platforms. The core components are the Control Process, Device Emulation Layer, and Storage Manager. The Control Process manages the overall system, the Device Emulation Layer handles device-specific operations, and the Storage Manager handles data storage. Communication occurs via TCP/IP. Key commands include `cubstart`, `cubstop`, `cubconfig`, `cubmount`, and `cubumount`. Configuration is managed...

FLEX-ES provides a comprehensive solution for emulating System z mainframes on UNIX and Windows environments. The core functionality centers around the System Emulator, which replicates the mainframe's hardware behavior. Channel Adapters allow for the connection of mainframe peripherals. The system supports all System z operating systems, including z/OS, z/VM, and zVSE/VSEn. Key commands include `start`, `stop`, `ipl`, and `console`. Configuration...

FLEXCUBE z/OS is a core banking solution for z/OS mainframes, leveraging DB2 for database management and WebSphere for application execution. Key components include the Presentation Layer, Application Server, Business Logic Layer, and Database Layer. Communication between components uses HTTP and database connections. The system supports SOAP and REST APIs for integration with other systems. Authentication methods include username/password and MFA,...

FLIC was a VSE library maintenance tool developed as a replacement for IBM's CORGZ utility. It addressed the need for efficient management of VSE libraries on zVSE/VSEn systems. FLIC provided capabilities for compressing, reorganizing, and backing up library data, which were crucial for maintaining system performance and data integrity. Organizations using zVSE/VSEn relied on tools like FLIC to optimize their...

FLIM was a VSE library maintenance tool developed by Sterling Software as a replacement for the IBM-supplied MAINT program. It addressed the need for more efficient management of files and datasets within the zVSE/VSEn environment. FLIM provided a set of utilities and commands to streamline tasks such as copying, deleting, and updating library members. However, FLIM is no longer supported,...

Flynet Viewer is a Windows-based solution designed to modernize legacy 3270 applications. It converts 3270 screens into .NET objects, enabling the creation of HTML pages and web services without modifying the mainframe application. Key components include the Screen Scraper, API Gateway, Session Manager, and Configuration Manager. The Screen Scraper captures screen data, while the API Gateway manages API requests. The...

Flynet Web Services Generator is a .NET-based solution designed to convert 3270 screens into web services, enabling access to mainframe applications. The product supports z/OS, z/VM, and zVSE/VSEn platforms. Key components include the Screen Parser, Service Designer, Code Generator, and Deployment Manager. The product exposes REST and SOAP APIs for integration. Authentication is supported via user ID and password. The...

FMO provides comprehensive PDS member management capabilities on z/OS, focusing on automation, security, and auditability. Key features include automated archiving of unused members, which optimizes storage utilization and reduces operational overhead. The REUSE command facilitates efficient space reclamation within PDS datasets. Security is enhanced through integration with the z/OS security manager (RACF), enabling granular access control at the member level....

FOCUS is a fourth-generation programming language (4GL) and reporting tool that enables organizations to access, analyze, and report on data from various sources, including mainframe databases. It simplifies data access and report generation, making it easier to create complex reports and data-driven applications. FOCUS is particularly well-suited for organizations with significant investments in mainframe systems, as it supports major mainframe...

The IBM Font Library Service Facility provided font management capabilities for IBM 4250 and 3820 printers. Key features included the ability to copy, rename, define, and delete fonts, code pages, and individual characters. The primary interface was a command-line interface (CLI), with commands such as COPYFONT, RENFONT, DEFINEFONT, and DELFONT used for font operations. The architecture comprised a font library,...

Forward Recovery System (FRS) is a critical tool for maintaining data integrity and availability in CICS/VSAM environments on z/OS and zVSE/VSEn. FRS automates the forward recovery process, applying journal data to VSAM files to restore them to a consistent state after an outage or data corruption. The system comprises the Recovery Manager, Journal Reader, and File Updater components, which work...

FreezeFrame is an application performance analyzer designed for the z/OS environment. It provides detailed insights into application behavior, enabling performance optimization and resource management. FreezeFrame captures data related to CPU usage, I/O operations, and wait times, presenting this information in comprehensive reports. These reports can be generated at various levels of granularity, from the job step level down to the...

FTPSweeper automates the retrieval and processing of files from remote FTP servers, improving data integration workflows. It periodically scans FTP servers for files based on configurable criteria. Upon finding a matching file, FTPSweeper can save the file locally, output it to JES spool, or wrap its content in JCL for batch processing. This capability enables automated triggering of application processing...

GDDM is a key component for mainframe graphics and data visualization. It comprises several features, including GDDM Base, GDDM-PGF, GDDM-ICU, GDDM-GKS, and GDDM-IDM. These components provide a comprehensive suite for creating and displaying graphical data. GDDM exposes native APIs for integration with languages like COBOL and PL/I. The architecture relies on internal interfaces and system calls within the z/OS, z/VM,...

GDDM/graPHIGS provided an API for creating 3D graphics applications on the z/VM platform, leveraging the GDDM system. Key components included the graphics kernel, workstation interface, and application interface. The graphics kernel processed drawing commands, the workstation interface managed display devices, and the application interface provided the programming calls. Communication occurred through function calls within the application code, interacting with GDDM...

Gen is a computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tool and application development environment that automates the generation of code in languages like Java, C, and COBOL. It uses a 4GL programming language to define application logic, streamlining the development process and improving application maintainability. Gen is particularly well-suited for organizations that need to develop and maintain complex systems, especially in mainframe...

GenevaERS is a mainframe reporting solution designed for financial institutions and other enterprises needing to process large volumes of transaction data. Key components include the Data Input Module, Data Transformation Engine, Report Generation Module, and Output Management System. The system supports Db2 and VSAM data sources and allows for multiple reports from a single data scan, improving efficiency. Administration is...

GENIOS provides file transfer capabilities between z/VSE mainframe environments and PCs, addressing the challenge of data exchange between these disparate systems. It operates as an application, utilizing TCP/IP for communication. Organizations that rely on z/VSE for core business functions and need to provide PC users with access to mainframe data, or vice versa, will find GENIOS beneficial. Without GENIOS, organizations...

GETVIS is a tool designed to improve FTP file transfer performance within zVSE/VSEn mainframe environments. It addresses the challenge of slow file preparation times, which can be a significant bottleneck in data processing workflows. GETVIS works by automatically preloading files into memory before they are transferred via FTP, thereby reducing the time it takes to prepare these files and speeding...