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PHP for z/OS provided a PHP runtime environment for the z/OS platform, enabling the execution of PHP applications on IBM mainframes. Key components included the PHP interpreter, various extensions, and interfaces for interacting with z/OS resources. The product supported integration with DB2 for database access. The primary command for executing PHP scripts was `php`. Configuration was managed through PHP configuration...

PHX-Adders is a data entry and management solution designed for the z/OS platform. It provides a user-friendly interface with features such as customizable help panels and data validation to improve data quality and reduce errors. The system comprises a Command Processor, Data Manager, and User Interface, communicating through internal z/OS services. Data is stored in VSAM or sequential datasets. Security...

PHX-KeyPlus is a data management solution designed for z/OS environments. It provides core functionality for browsing, editing, and managing data within datasets. Key components include the user interface (3270 terminal), data access module, command processor, and configuration manager. The system uses RACF for authentication and access control, ensuring secure data handling. The primary interface is a 3270 terminal, and configuration...

PHX/ODE is a critical component for online data entry within mainframe environments. It operates as a VTAM application or under CICS, providing a robust solution for data input and management. Key components include the Online Data Entry Manager, Data Entry Screens, and Data Validation Modules. The system uses VTAM and CICS protocols for secure and reliable communication. Configuration is managed...

PI CAP CPU is a mainframe application that provides detailed CPU usage reporting for zVSE/VSEn environments. It addresses the business problem of understanding and optimizing CPU resource utilization. Without such a tool, organizations may struggle to identify performance bottlenecks and allocate resources efficiently, potentially leading to increased operational costs. Organizations that rely on zVSE/VSEn mainframes, particularly those in industries like...

PIE/CICS is a suite of utilities designed to enhance and manage CICS environments on z/OS. Key components include MultiCICS for managing multiple CICS regions, Availability Plus for high availability, NetGate for network gateway functions, and NetMizer for network optimization. Common operations involve commands to start and stop CICS regions, monitor session activity, and execute REXX scripts. The syntax varies; for...

PIE/CICS Availability Plus enhances CICS environments by enabling workload sharing and high availability. Key components include the Availability Plus Manager, Transaction Router, and Resource Monitor, which communicate via TCP/IP. The system integrates with RACF for authentication and uses TLS/SSL for secure data transmission. Administrative interfaces include a TSO/ISPF interface and a web-based console. Configuration parameters control workload balancing and failover...

PIE/CICS Dynamic Menus provides a solution for dynamically managing CICS menus, reducing development effort and improving user experience. The system comprises the Menu Definition Manager, Menu Interpreter, and Menu Presentation module. Menu definitions are stored in configuration files, and changes are reflected in real-time without application recompilation. The product integrates with CICS through a CICS transaction, leveraging CICS security for...

PIE/CICS MultiCICS is designed to enhance CICS application access and resource utilization. It allows multiple CICS sessions to be managed from a single VTAM session, improving efficiency and user productivity. The architecture includes the Gateway, Session Manager, and Application Interface, which work together to manage and route sessions. The system supports various authentication methods and integrates with existing security infrastructures....

PIE/CICS NetGate provides a gateway for CICS applications to communicate with VTAM applications on z/OS. Key components include the NetGate Gateway, which manages connections, and the MultiCICS component, which facilitates inter-CICS communication. The product supports various authentication methods, including RACF, and offers an access control model based on user roles. Configuration is managed through configuration files and administrative interfaces. Monitoring...

PIE/CICS NetMizer is designed to optimize 3270 datastream traffic within CICS environments on z/OS. Key components include the NetMizer task, which handles compression and decompression, and the monitoring component, which provides performance metrics. The product operates by intercepting 3270 data streams and compressing them before transmission. The main configuration parameters include compression levels and thresholds. Administrative interfaces include a console...

PIE/CICS NonStop CICS is designed to provide high availability for CICS applications on z/OS. The system automatically detects failures in production CICS regions and routes workloads to pre-configured standby regions. Key components include the Region Monitor, Resource Manager, and Communication Manager. These components communicate via internal z/OS mechanisms. The system integrates with existing CICS environments, requiring no changes to application...

PIE/REXX is a tool set designed to facilitate the development of REXX routines within the CICS environment. It allows organizations to create applications that interact with CICS resources and other PIE/CICS products, effectively extending the capabilities of CICS using the REXX language. This product addresses the business problem of needing to customize and extend CICS applications without relying solely on...

PIE/TSO provided utilities for z/OS TSO/ISPF environments. Key components included Dynamic Steplib, MultiTSO, MultiTASK, and Performance Group Manager. These components communicated through TSO/ISPF interfaces and system datasets. The product did not expose APIs. Administration was performed through TSO commands and ISPF panels. User management relied on z/OS security. The product is not supported; consider alternatives like IBM SDSF or BMC...

PIE/TSO Dynamic Steplib is a z/OS utility designed to dynamically manage STEPLIB and ISPLLIB concatenations for ISPF applications. It reduces manual intervention by system programmers. The core component, the Dynamic Steplib Manager, intercepts ISPF application initialization and applies predefined rules. Configuration is managed through an ISPF panel, simplifying the process. Key benefits include improved application stability, reduced errors, and enhanced...

PIE/TSO Logon Director enhances mainframe security and user productivity by providing a secure and streamlined TSO logon process from CICS. The product integrates directly with CICS, eliminating the need for manual credential entry. Key components include the CICS Interface, Authentication Module, and TSO Session Manager. It supports RACF and RBAC for robust access control. The product uses TCP/IP for communication...

PIE/TSO MultiTASK enhances z/OS TSO environments by enabling concurrent task execution. The core architecture includes the MultiTASK Manager, Task Initiator, and Task Monitor, which communicate via z/OS system services. Users submit background tasks using the 'MTASK SUBMIT' command. Administration is performed through TSO commands and z/OS system utilities. Security relies on z/OS security mechanisms like RACF for authentication and access...

PIE/TSO MultiTSO is designed to enhance user productivity and resource utilization within z/OS environments by enabling concurrent TSO sessions. The core architecture comprises the MultiTSO Manager, Session Dispatcher, and User Interface. The MultiTSO Manager handles session control, resource allocation, and session switching. The Session Dispatcher manages the allocation of TSO sessions. The User Interface provides the means for users to...

PIE/TSO Network Access facilitates running VTAM applications from TSO environments. The core components include the PIE/TSO Server, which manages connections, and the VTAM interface, which handles communication with VTAM applications. Key commands include `CONNECT`, `DISCONNECT`, `SEND`, and `RECEIVE`. Configuration is managed through configuration files that define application IDs, network addresses, and security settings. The product uses TCP/IP for network communication....

PIE/TSO Performance Group Manager provides application-level performance management for TSO environments. The system allows for the creation of application groups, which are then mapped to z/OS Workload Manager (WLM) performance groups. This approach enables more granular control over resource allocation compared to managing performance based on user IDs or account codes. Key components include a command-line interface (CLI) for configuration...