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POLISY is an insurance application operating on the z/OS platform, providing policy administration and claims processing capabilities. Key operations include policy creation ('POLC'), updates ('POLU'), claims processing ('CLAIM'), and customer data management ('CUST'). The system architecture includes components such as the Policy Administration System (PAS), Claims Processing System (CPS), and Customer Information System (CIS), communicating through internal system calls. Data...

Pool Advisor for DB2 is a performance tuning tool designed to optimize DB2 buffer pools. It analyzes DB2 subsystem performance data to identify inefficiencies and provide recommendations for buffer pool adjustments. The architecture includes the Data Collector, Analysis Engine, and Recommendation Engine. The Data Collector gathers performance metrics from DB2 monitoring interfaces. The Analysis Engine processes the data, and the...

Power JCL is a tool designed to improve the reliability and efficiency of batch job processing on z/OS systems. It validates JCL syntax and enforces JCL standards before job submission, preventing job failures and ensuring consistency across batch jobs. The product includes JCLScript, a scripting language that allows for custom JCL standards checking. Key features include a JCL Parser, a...

Power Queue for Printers provides robust print job management for zVSE/VSEn environments. The system comprises key components: the Print Spooler, Queue Manager, Printer Interface, and Configuration Manager. The command-line interface (CLI) is the primary administrative tool, allowing for detailed control over print queues and printer configurations. Common commands include SUBMIT, STATUS, CANCEL, and PURGE. The system supports VTAM and TCP/IP...

PowerConnect for Mainframes facilitated access to mainframe databases from distributed platforms. The core functionality involved translating SQL-like queries into native database calls on the mainframe. Key components included the PowerConnect Client, PowerConnect Server, and the mainframe database connectors. The client-server architecture used proprietary communication protocols over TCP/IP. Administration was performed through a GUI and command-line interface (CLI). User management was...

PowerExchange for Mainframes provides a robust solution for integrating mainframe data with modern systems. Key components include the PowerExchange Listener, Navigator, and Client, which communicate using TCP/IP. The product supports various data sources, including DB2, ADABAS, and VSAM. It exposes APIs for integration, potentially including REST and SOAP. Security features include authentication and RBAC. Competitors include products from other vendors,...

PowerTerm Terminal Emulators offer a comprehensive solution for accessing legacy host systems. The architecture includes an emulation engine, session manager, and user interface. These components communicate internally, and settings are stored in local configuration files. The software supports various APIs for integration, with methods for automating tasks and managing sessions. Authentication includes user ID/password and directory service integration. Security features...

PowerTerm WebConnect provides browser-based terminal emulation for accessing mainframe and midrange applications. Key components include the Web Server, Emulation Engine, and Session Manager. The Web Server handles user requests and serves the web interface. The Emulation Engine translates between the web browser and the host system protocols (3270, TN3270, TN5250, VT100). The Session Manager handles user sessions, including authentication and...

Powertools Plus/VSE is a comprehensive solution for managing reports within a z/VSE environment. Key components include the Report Archiving Module, Compression Engine, and CICS Interface. The system uses z/VSE file systems and tape storage. Common commands include `ARCHIVE`, `COMPRESS`, `BACKUP`, and `RESTORE`. The CICS interface allows online report access, improving user productivity. Integration with PC Workmate enables report distribution to...

PPRC for z/OS Batch enables the execution of Pega BPM business rules within z/OS batch processing environments. It functions as a batch job step, processing data from VSAM or sequential files, applying Pega BPM rules, and writing the results to similar files. A key feature is its ability to run as a standalone Java program, removing the requirement for a...

PPRC for z/OS Cobol enables COBOL applications to leverage business rules defined and managed within the Pega BPM platform. This integration allows organizations to modify business logic without directly altering COBOL code, improving agility and reducing maintenance costs. PPRC acts as middleware, bridging the gap between the mainframe environment and Pega. It is particularly useful for large enterprises in industries...

Predict is a metadata management solution that provides a centralized repository for defining and managing data assets. It supports a wide range of database platforms, including z/OS, z/VM, and zVSE/VSEn. Key components include the Metadata Repository, the Data Dictionary Manager, and various interfaces for data access and reporting. The system uses a command-line interface (CLI) for administrative tasks and data...

Predict Application Control is a change management solution for z/OS and z/VSE/VSEn environments. It automates and controls the migration of application components, reducing deployment errors and improving compliance. Key commands include `MIGRATE`, `VERIFY`, `DEPLOY`, and `ROLLBACK`. The system integrates with the mainframe security system (RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret) for authentication and RBAC. The architecture includes a Migration Manager, Version...

Preference is a software tool set designed to create and deliver online help and reference information within mainframe environments. It allows organizations to build interactive help systems accessible from VTAM, CA IDMS, CICS, IMS, and TSO applications. Preference solves the business problem of providing readily accessible documentation to mainframe users, improving productivity and reducing training costs. Organizations that do not...

Prefix Update, a tool for IMS database prefix management on z/OS, provided capabilities for updating and resolving prefixes within IMS databases. Key features included the ability to modify prefixes, reorganize datasets, and generate reports on prefix usage. The tool utilized JCL and control cards for configuration, specifying database details and prefix parameters. The primary components included the Prefix Update Processor,...

PRESSTO is a z/OS data compression utility designed to optimize storage and improve data transfer efficiency. Key components include the compression engine, dataset management module, and API interface. The primary function is to compress and decompress datasets, reducing storage costs and enhancing system performance. Common commands include `COMPRESS` and `DECOMPRESS`, with syntax like `PRESSTO COMPRESS DATASET(dataset_name)`. It integrates with other...

Print Management Facility (PMF) is a z/OS utility designed for managing print output on AFP printers. It provides a TSO-based, menu-driven interface for creating and managing fonts, forms, and page definitions. Key components include Font Management Services, Form Management Services, Page Management Services, and Conversion Services. Common commands include CREATE FONT, EDIT FONT, CREATE FORM, EDIT FORM, CREATE PAGE, and...

Print Services Access Facility (PSAF) on z/OS is a key component for managing enterprise printing operations, particularly for IBM 3800 and 3820 printers. PSAF allows for dynamic creation of page definitions (PAGEDEFs) and form definitions (FORMDEFs), providing flexibility in print output customization. The core components include the Print Services Facility (PSF), the Print Management System (PMS), and the Output Manager....

Print Services Facility (PSF) is a key component for enterprise printing on z/OS, z/VM, and zVSE/VSEn. It converts data into AFP format for printing on AFP/IPDS printers. Key components include the Input Manager, Output Manager, and Spool Manager. PSF uses TCP/IP and SNA for communication. Administrative tasks are performed via the z/OS console and command-line utilities. User management relies on...

Print Subsystem is a middleware solution designed to bridge the gap between z/OS mainframe applications generating AFP output and the need to print on modern PCL and PostScript printers or create PDF documents. It solves the business problem of expensive AFP printing and the difficulty of integrating mainframe output with modern digital workflows. Without this product, organizations are often forced...