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PIE/TSO View is a tool designed to enhance TSO session management and system support within a z/OS environment. The core architecture comprises the View Server, Session Interceptor, and User Interface. The View Server manages connections and screen data. The Session Interceptor captures screen data from target TSO sessions. The User Interface presents the viewed screens. Communication occurs via TCP/IP. Authentication...

PILOT/CICS is a performance management tool designed for CICS environments running on z/OS. It provides capabilities for reporting, tracking, forecasting, and modeling CICS performance, helping organizations optimize resource utilization and proactively manage potential bottlenecks. PILOT/CICS generates reports in Microsoft Excel and Lotus 1-2-3 formats, offering insights into transaction processing efficiency. This tool addresses the business problem of ensuring optimal CICS...

PILOT/MVS is a comprehensive solution designed to analyze, track, and forecast the performance and capacity of z/OS mainframe systems. It provides organizations with the insights needed to optimize resource utilization, improve system performance, and plan for future growth. PILOT/MVS supports z/OS systems running with or without WLM, offering flexibility for different environments. The tool collects performance data on the mainframe...

PILOT/SMF is a toolset designed to enhance the management and usability of System Management Facilities (SMF) data on z/OS systems. It provides functionalities for data cleanup, archiving, and formatting, making it easier to process and analyze SMF records. This is crucial for organizations dealing with large volumes of SMF data, particularly in industries like banking, finance, insurance, and government, where...

Pivotor is a Java-based solution for generating customizable z/OS performance reports and charts from SMF records. It operates on any platform supporting Java, Apache Tomcat, and a JDBC-compliant database, including z/OS and Linux. Pivotor's architecture includes a Report Engine, Data Access Layer, and Presentation Layer. The Data Access Layer supports databases like DB2, Oracle, and MySQL via JDBC. Key features:...

PIXI is a document transfer solution designed for z/OS environments, enabling seamless data exchange between workstations and OfficeVision MVS. The system comprises a client-server architecture, with the client on the workstation and the server residing on z/OS. Core components include the PIXI Client, the PIXI Server, and the communication layer utilizing TCP/IP. Key commands include SEND, RECEIVE, LIST, and DELETE....

PKZIP for z/OS is a compression utility designed for the z/OS platform. It creates standard .zip archives, offering efficient storage and data transfer capabilities. Key commands include `ZIP` for creating archives and `UNZIP` for extracting them. The utility uses a command-line interface for all operations. It integrates with the z/OS security infrastructure, leveraging access control mechanisms like RACF. Configuration is...

PKZIP VM provided data compression capabilities on the z/VM platform. The primary function was to create and manage ZIP archives. Key commands included `PKZIP` for creating archives, `PKUNZIP` for extracting files, and options for listing and testing archives. The system comprised a command-line interface, compression/decompression modules, and file I/O components. There were no exposed APIs. Security features were limited. The...

PKZIP VSE, a compression utility for zVSE/VSEn, provided file archiving and storage optimization. Key commands included `ZIP`, `UNZIP`, `ADD`, and `LIST`. Configuration involved setting parameters via JCL or command-line options. It did not offer built-in encryption or advanced security features. The product is no longer supported. Users should migrate to modern alternatives like 7-Zip or Info-ZIP. These alternatives offer enhanced...

PL/I for MVS and VM was a high-level programming language designed for IBM mainframe environments. It supported structured programming, modularity, and efficient resource management. Key commands include `PROCEDURE`, `DECLARE`, `IF-THEN-ELSE`, and `CALL`. The language did not expose modern APIs like REST or SOAP. Security relied on the mainframe's security features, such as RACF, using an access control list (ACL) model....

PL/I for VSEn is a compiler for the z/VSE operating system, designed to support business-critical applications. It offers robust features for data handling and structured programming, ensuring efficient code generation for the z/VSE environment. Key components include the PL/I compiler, linkage editor, and runtime library. Administration is primarily done through JCL and system console commands. Security is managed at the...

Plan Analyzer for Db2 is a SQL analysis tool that helps optimize Db2 database performance by identifying and resolving SQL bottlenecks. It uses Db2's Explain facility to analyze SQL access paths, providing detailed insights into query execution. The tool supports various Db2 objects, including tables, indexes, views, and stored procedures. Key capabilities include recommendations for index creation, SQL statement rewriting,...

Plan IV:MVS was an early performance monitor for z/OS, providing key statistics such as CPU usage, subsystem loading, and response times. It gathered data from SMF, RMF, and MF/1. A notable feature was its historical data saving and viewing capability, which supported trend analysis and capacity planning. However, Plan IV:MVS is no longer supported, posing risks related to security and...

PlexSpy provides comprehensive monitoring capabilities for CICS applications on z/OS. The system comprises several key components: the Data Collector, the Web Server, and the Database. The Data Collector resides within the CICS environment and gathers real-time performance data. This data is then transmitted to the Web Server, which provides a user interface for viewing the monitoring information. The Database stores...

PLF is a JCL enhancement tool for zVSE/VSEn environments that enables procedural coding and variable substitution within JCL. This allows for more dynamic and reusable batch processing jobs, improving efficiency and reducing errors. PLF helps standardize JCL code across the organization, making it easier to maintain and understand. It integrates with existing zVSE/VSEn security, ensuring secure JCL execution. PLF is...

PLMS (Partitioned Library Management System) provided controlled updates, backups, and audit reporting for z/OS partitioned datasets. Key features included commands like COPY, REPLACE, DELETE, and RENAME for member management. The architecture consisted of components such as the control program, update routines, backup utilities, and reporting modules. Security was integrated with z/OS security systems, using RACF for authentication and access control...

PM/RS is a problem management system designed to run on the z/OS platform. It provides a structured approach to managing IT incidents and problems within a mainframe environment. The system is built using ISPF, offering a character-based interface familiar to mainframe users. PM/RS helps organizations track incidents, assign them to the appropriate personnel, monitor progress, and generate reports. From a...

PMDC offers comprehensive performance monitoring and analysis for CA IDMS databases on z/OS. Key components include the Data Collector, Analysis Engine, and Reporting Interface. The Data Collector gathers performance data, the Analysis Engine processes it, and the Reporting Interface presents the data. The tool provides real-time monitoring of database activity, resource utilization, and transaction performance. It integrates with CA IDMS...

POFFLOAD is a utility designed to migrate output data from z/VSE POWER to z/OS JES SPOOL. It addresses the need for transferring print files and reports between mainframe environments. Key commands include OFFLOAD, RESTORE, and STATUS. OFFLOAD extracts data from z/VSE, RESTORE places it into z/OS JES SPOOL, and STATUS monitors the operation. The system uses JCL and a command-line...

Policy-1 is a software solution designed to automate the handling of Db2 SQL return codes on z/OS. It addresses the common problem of managing non-zero return codes that can lead to application instability or data corruption. Policy-1 operates transparently to both applications and Db2, eliminating the need for application changes. It can automatically issue WTOs, replace return codes, abend programs,...