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(E)JES is a z/OS tool designed to replace SDSF, offering enhanced job management capabilities. Key commands include `J` (Job Information), `ST` (Start Job), `C` (Cancel Job), `D` (Display), and `P` (Purge). The syntax is straightforward: `J jobname` to view job details, `ST jobname` to start a job. Configuration is managed through system files. (E)JES comprises several components, including a command...

$avers is an output management solution for z/OS, designed to manage, archive, and view JES output. Key components include the Output Manager, Archive Manager, and Viewer. Communication occurs through standard z/OS interfaces like TSO and ISPF, and optionally through VCSI. $avers utilizes VSAM datasets for output storage and supports various archive storage options. Administrative tasks are performed through ISPF panels,...

2cIP provides comprehensive network trace analysis capabilities for z/OS environments, focusing on TCP/IP and SNA protocols. The core architecture comprises the Capture Engine, the Analysis Engine, and the Reporting Module. The Capture Engine interfaces with the network stack to capture raw packet data. The Analysis Engine decodes and interprets the captured packets, providing detailed protocol analysis. The Reporting Module generates...

2cOPS is a comprehensive operations management solution for z/OS environments. It offers key features such as real-time system monitoring, automated job scheduling, and proactive alerting. The system comprises several core components: the System Monitor, Job Scheduler, Alerting Engine, and Reporting Module. These components communicate via TCP/IP. The product provides a native API for integration and automation, with specific endpoints for...

2cSNA is a z/OS-based tool designed for in-depth analysis of VTAM sessions. It provides detailed insights into SNA communication flows, enabling users to pinpoint performance bottlenecks and troubleshoot connectivity issues. The tool's architecture comprises the Data Collector, Analysis Engine, and Reporting Module. The Data Collector gathers VTAM trace data, the Analysis Engine processes the data, and the Reporting Module generates...

3270 SUPEROPTIMIZER/CICS is designed to optimize 3270 data streams originating from CICS applications on z/OS. The core functionality centers around real-time compression and decompression of data, which reduces network traffic and improves application response times. Key components include the interceptor, the compression engine, and the configuration manager. The interceptor captures 3270 data, the compression engine applies compression algorithms, and the...

3270 SUPEROPTIMIZER/IMS was designed to optimize 3270 data streams from IMS applications. The core functionality involved intercepting 3270 data, compressing it using proprietary algorithms, and decompressing it at the receiving end. Key components included the interceptor, compressor, and decompressor. The product offered configuration options to control compression levels and specify which applications to optimize. While it provided benefits in terms...

3270Link is a Windows-based 3270 emulator designed for accessing IBM mainframe systems. The architecture comprises a User Interface, a Communication Manager, and a Session Manager. The Communication Manager handles SNA or TN3270 protocols. The Session Manager handles multiple concurrent sessions. Configuration is managed through the UI or configuration files, including host addresses, port numbers, and connection timeouts. Authentication supports user...

3770Link provides a Windows-based solution for emulating an IBM 377x card punch/reader, enabling file transfers to and from mainframe systems. The software utilizes SNA RJE to communicate with JES2 and JES3 on z/OS and POWER on z/VSE. Key components include the 3770Link client, which handles the user interface and file transfer operations, and the SNA server, which manages the SNA...

3780Link provides a Windows-based emulation of an IBM 2780/3780 terminal, facilitating file transfers to and from mainframe systems via Binary Synchronous Communications (BSC) over RJE. Key components include the emulation engine, BSC communication module, and file transfer interface. It integrates with mainframe environments such as z/OS, z/VM, and zVSE/VSEn. 3780Link does not expose a direct API; instead, it relies on...

4Tune was a performance monitoring solution for z/OS systems, offering real-time and historical insights into system behavior. It collected data via SMF records and proprietary routines, focusing on CPU utilization, memory management, and I/O performance. The architecture included a data collector, a data repository, and a reporting engine. 4Tune allowed users to define thresholds and generate alerts for critical metrics....

Ab Initio BRE is a comprehensive BRMS designed to streamline the development, deployment, and maintenance of rules-based applications. The core components include the Rule Engine, the Enterprise Meta Environment (EME), and the Co>Operating System. The Rule Engine executes business rules, the EME stores and manages the rules, and the Co>Operating System provides the runtime environment. Communication between components is facilitated...

ABARS/Assist is designed to automate and monitor DFSMShsm ABARS backups. The core components include the Backup Manager, the Restore Manager, and the Monitoring Agent. These components communicate through z/OS system services. The Backup Manager handles the scheduling and execution of backups, while the Restore Manager facilitates data restoration. The Monitoring Agent provides real-time status updates and performance metrics. The system...

Abend-AID is a critical tool for z/OS application support, providing post-abend analysis to reduce downtime and improve developer productivity. It captures detailed diagnostic information, including register contents, program status, and storage dumps, immediately after an abend. Key commands include DISPLAY, FIND, and PRINT, with syntax like `DISPLAY ABEND=S0C4`. Abend-AID integrates with CICS, IMS, Db2, IBM MQ, and IDMS, providing environment-specific...