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KEYFAST is a CICS-based application development tool designed to simplify and accelerate the creation of data entry screens. It addresses the challenge of efficiently building data entry applications within CICS environments by providing a screen design tool that does not require extensive programming. This allows organizations to quickly develop and deploy data entry screens, reducing development time and costs. KEYFAST...

Keystone BCS is a banking communication software solution designed to facilitate secure and reliable message exchange between financial institutions. It supports various communication protocols and standards used in the banking industry, such as FEDWIRE, CHIPS, S.W.I.F.T., DTC, NBES, and TELEX. This application addresses the challenge of managing diverse banking communication protocols, ensuring seamless and secure transactions. Keystone BCS is suitable...

KNET was a TCP/IP stack designed for IBM z/VM and z/OS mainframe operating systems. It provided networking capabilities, allowing mainframes to communicate using the TCP/IP protocol suite. It included applications like FTP, Telnet, SMTP, and NFS, enabling file transfer, remote access, and email services. KNET also included hardware components for PC connectivity to mainframes. KNET is no longer supported, presenting...

KOMMAND is a z/OS-based solution for usage accounting and chargeback, providing detailed insights into resource consumption. It processes SMF data to generate reports on CPU time, I/O operations, and memory usage. Key components include the SMF data reader, report processing engine, and reporting interface. The system uses VSAM files for storing configuration and report output. Administrative tasks are performed through...

KPROBE was a tool for analyzing application abends and crashes on z/VM systems. It captured detailed system state information at the time of failure, including memory contents, register values, and call stacks. Configuration files were used to define the events to monitor and the actions to take. KPROBE provided detailed reports on application abends, helping developers identify and fix the...

KVM on System z provided a hypervisor for IBM System z mainframes, allowing for the virtualization of z/Linux workloads. It leveraged the System z hardware virtualization extensions and QEMU for device emulation. The libvirt library provided a management API, accessible through the `virsh` command-line tool. Key components included the KVM hypervisor itself, QEMU, and libvirt. Common operations involved using `virsh`...

KWIK-KEY is a utility designed to accelerate the creation of VSAM alternate indexes (AIXs) on z/OS and zVSE/VSEn systems. It offers significant performance improvements compared to standard AIX creation methods. The core functionality centers around the `KWIKKEY` command, which is executed via JCL. Configuration is managed through a control file, specifying key fields, data set names, and processing options. The...

Launch Express for ISPF, part of Broadcom's TASKLIB+, provides dynamic resource management for ISPF applications on z/OS. It automates library allocation and deallocation, reducing manual intervention and improving system efficiency. Key components include the LE Manager, Allocation Module, and Deallocation Module. The Allocation Module intercepts library requests, dynamically allocating the necessary datasets based on configuration files. The Deallocation Module releases...

LCS is designed to provide real-time cost estimates and detailed reports on IBM WLC. The system comprises a Mainframe component, which processes SMF records using SAS and MXG, and a Windows-based reporting component. The Mainframe component extracts and transforms SMF data, while the Windows component offers a user interface for report generation and data analysis. Key features include software usage...

LDMSz is a robust document and output management system designed for z/OS environments. It offers comprehensive features for capturing, archiving, viewing, and printing reports and documents. Key components include the Capture Engine, Archive Manager, View Server, and Print Spooler. Administration is performed through ISPF panels and batch jobs, with user management integrated with RACF or similar z/OS security systems. The...

LegacyAda/390 provides a robust environment for developing and maintaining Ada 83 applications on z/OS and z/VM. The architecture comprises a compiler, linker, runtime libraries, and debugging tools. Compilation uses the 'ada' command with options like '-c' for compilation and linking. Configuration is managed through configuration files specifying compiler options and library paths. Security relies on the underlying operating system's access...

LegaSuite GUI is a screen scraping solution designed to modernize legacy 3270 applications. It allows organizations to create web-based interfaces without modifying the underlying mainframe applications. The system comprises several key components, including the Session Manager, which handles connections to the mainframe; the Screen Scraper, which interprets 3270 data streams; and the Web Server, which serves the web-based user interface....

Liberty Server is a solution for migrating mainframe applications to Microsoft Windows. It comprises several key components: Liberty Server Online for CICS applications, Liberty Server Batch for batch workloads, and Liberty Server DataMover for VSAM data migration. The system uses REST APIs for management and communication. Administrative interfaces include a CLI and a web-based management console. User management is handled...

Libra is a library management solution tailored for zVSE/VSEn environments, designed to streamline and secure the management of library members. It provides a command-line interface (CLI) for executing operations such as copying, moving, and deleting members. Configuration is handled through VSE control statements, allowing administrators to customize library access and security settings. Key features include commands like `COPY`, `MOVE`, `DELETE`,...

Librarian is a source code management system designed for mainframe environments, specifically z/OS, z/VM, and z/VSE. It provides version control, security, and audit facilities for source code, JCL, documentation, and other related resources. It is similar in function to CA-Panvalet and IBM SCLM. Key features include the ability to add, retrieve, update, and delete members from libraries. Security is enforced...

Library Server provides web-based access to documents stored on z/OS, supporting formats like BookManager and PDF. The architecture includes the Library Server itself, a document repository (typically z/OS datasets), and a web server. Key commands include `START LSVR` and `STOP LSVR`. Configuration is managed through members in a PDS, such as `LSVR.CONF`. Authentication integrates with RACF. Security features include HTTPS...

LIBRMVS is a specialized software solution designed for migrating LIBR backups from z/VSE to z/OS environments. The core functionality centers around the `LIBRRESTORE` command, which extracts data from LIBR backups and recreates the datasets on z/OS. Key components include the Backup Extractor, Data Converter, and Dataset Creator. Communication relies on standard z/OS I/O operations. Configuration is managed through a dedicated...

LIFE-COMM III is a policy administration system designed for life and annuity insurance companies operating on the z/OS platform. It provides a comprehensive suite of features for managing the entire policy lifecycle, including policy issuance, premium collection, claims processing, and reporting. The system is particularly well-suited for organizations that require a robust and scalable solution to handle a large volume...

LIFE/70 is an application designed for administering life, health, and annuity insurance products on z/OS mainframe systems. It provides a comprehensive system for managing insurance policies and related processes, including policy administration, claims processing, and annuity management. Insurance companies use LIFE/70 to efficiently manage their policies, process claims, and administer annuity products, leading to improved operational efficiency and better customer...

Lightning DEDB was designed to enhance the performance of IMS DEDB databases by optimizing the free-space search routine. This optimization reduced the number of I/O operations, leading to faster response times and reduced resource consumption. The product integrated directly into the IMS environment, utilizing existing IMS commands and utilities. Key components included the IMS database manager and the DEDB access...