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Metamon Information Console is a tool set designed to provide comprehensive monitoring and management capabilities for CICS environments running on z/OS. It addresses the business problem of maintaining optimal performance and availability of CICS applications by providing real-time visibility into critical system information. Without this product, organizations may struggle to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, leading to increased downtime and...

Metamon Live is a debugging and problem analysis tool for COBOL and Assembler batch applications running on z/OS mainframes. It provides real-time monitoring and diagnostic capabilities, enabling developers to identify and resolve issues quickly, reducing application downtime and improving overall performance. This is particularly valuable for organizations in industries like finance, insurance, and government that rely on stable and efficient...

Metamon Prime is a TSO-based tool designed to provide step-through debugging capabilities for applications running on the z/OS platform. It allows developers to interactively analyze their code, examine variables, and understand program behavior in real-time. This is particularly valuable for organizations that develop and maintain critical applications on z/OS, such as those in the financial or government sectors. From a...

MF-Test is a comprehensive testing solution for z/OS applications. Key components include the Test Manager for test case creation and management, the Test Executor for running tests, and the Result Analyzer for detailed reporting. MF-Test supports a wide range of programming languages including COBOL, Natural, PL/I, FORTRAN, HLASM, C, RPG, Java, and CA Easytrieve, and databases such as DB2 and...

MF/370 provided a PC-based environment for mainframe assembler development. Key operations included assembling, linking, and debugging mainframe applications. The assembler command, such as `ASMB370`, translated source code into object code. The linker, invoked with commands like `LINK370`, combined object modules. The system used configuration files to manage assembler directives and system settings. MF/370 did not expose APIs. The architecture comprised...

MFAST/ES is a toolset designed to simplify CICS screen development by eliminating the need for manual BMS coding. It addresses the challenge of creating and maintaining CICS screens, which can be time-consuming and require specialized skills. By providing a user-friendly interface, MFAST/ES enables developers to design screens more efficiently, reducing development time and improving productivity. This tool is particularly valuable...

MFNetDisk provides mainframe disk and tape emulation on a PC, allowing organizations to reduce mainframe MIPS consumption and modernize their storage infrastructure. It emulates 3380/3390 disk and 3490 tape devices, communicating with the mainframe via TCP/IP. A significant feature is the ability for PC software to directly read mainframe datasets, bypassing the need for mainframe-based data extraction processes. This simplifies...

MHT Compare is a z/OS-based solution designed for comparing datasets and program source code. It comprises two main utilities: MHTCOMPR and SRCCOMPR. MHTCOMPR compares QSAM, BDAM, and VSAM files, while SRCCOMPR focuses on program source code comparison. Both utilities are invoked through JCL (Job Control Language) and generate detailed reports that highlight differences, aiding in auditing, debugging, and ensuring data...

MHtran-2 is a tool set designed to convert older COBOL dialects, including OS/VS COBOL and COBOL II, into more modern COBOL dialects. It addresses the business problem of maintaining and modernizing legacy COBOL applications, which can be costly and complex. Without MHtran-2, organizations face challenges in leveraging newer technologies and maintaining business agility. This product is applicable to organizations that...

MTS was a mainframe operating system developed at the University of Michigan, designed for time-sharing and batch processing. Key components included the MTS kernel, file system, command processor, and terminal support routines. Users interacted via a CLI, with commands like `RUN`, `LIST`, and `EDIT`. Administration was done through the CLI, managing users and configuring system parameters. Security relied on user...

Micro Focus AMB was designed to streamline the development of COBOL applications. It provided a high-level interface for defining application logic, which was then translated into COBOL source code. The core components included a specification editor, a code generator, and a compiler. The specification editor allowed users to define data structures, screen layouts, and business rules. The code generator translated...

Micro Focus APS was a mainframe application development tool designed to streamline COBOL application creation. It offered code generation capabilities, supporting environments such as IMS, CICS, and DB2. The system's architecture included components for code generation, compilation, and binding, all operating within the z/OS environment. APS used a command-line interface, with commands like `GENERATE`, `COMPILE`, and `BIND` central to its...

Micro Focus Mainframe Express is a Windows-based solution designed to facilitate the development, testing, and maintenance of mainframe applications. It provides a comprehensive environment for COBOL and Assembler programming, including a GUI-based IDE, a COBOL compiler, and a mainframe emulator. The emulator supports key mainframe environments such as CICS, DB2, and IMS, enabling the execution of mainframe applications on Windows...

Micro Focus ReUZE Developer was designed to aid in the migration of mainframe applications to Windows environments. It integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio, providing a development environment for analyzing, converting, and deploying mainframe code. The architecture comprised components for code analysis, transformation, and deployment. Communication occurred through network protocols to connect with the mainframe and target servers. The product supported...

Microsoft Host Integration Server (HIS) provides a Windows-based gateway for connecting to mainframe systems. Key components include the SNA Server, which manages SNA connections; the TN3270 server, which provides terminal emulation; and the APPC/LU6.2 services for application-to-application communication. HIS supports various APIs, including the SNA API and COM-based interfaces, enabling integration with client applications. The HIS Administration console is the...

MICS (MVS Integrated Control Systems) is a comprehensive system for collecting, analyzing, and reporting on system usage and performance data. It gathers data from SMF records, IDCAMS DCOLLECT, and IMS logs. MICS uses SAS language for data processing and report generation. Key components include data collectors, the MICS database, the SAS processing engine, and the MICF interface. MICS supports platforms...

Middleware Management Administration for WebSphere MQ provided a web-based administrative interface for managing WebSphere MQ. Key components included the web server, the application server, and the MQ interaction layer. The product used a proprietary API to interact with MQ. Common operations included queue and channel management, security configuration, and monitoring. The GUI allowed administrators to perform tasks such as creating...

Middleware Management Transaction Monitoring provides comprehensive transaction monitoring capabilities across various platforms and middleware technologies. Key components include monitoring agents, a data collector, and a central server. The system supports environments like DB2, IMS, and CICS. The product offers a CLI and GUI for administration. Common operations include starting and stopping agents, configuring transaction definitions, and generating reports. The product...

MIGRA/PS is designed for migrating email data from OfficeVision MVS to Lotus Domino or Microsoft Exchange environments on z/OS. The core functionality centers around data extraction, transformation, and loading processes. The system comprises three main components: the Data Extractor, the Transformer, and the Loader. These components communicate via TCP/IP. The product uses configuration files to define source and destination system...

Migration Utility simplifies the migration of Easytrieve applications to COBOL on z/OS. The core components include the Analyzer, Converter, and Report Generator. The Analyzer examines Easytrieve source code, identifying potential conversion challenges. The Converter translates the Easytrieve code into COBOL, and the Report Generator produces detailed reports on the conversion process. The utility uses JCL for batch job submission and...