3270 SUPEROPTIMIZER/CICS

The architecture of 3270 SUPEROPTIMIZER/CICS is designed for efficient 3270 data stream compression within a CICS environment on z/OS. The main components include the Interceptor, the Compression Engine, and the Configuration Manager. The Interceptor module is the entry point, capturing 3270 data streams as they pass between CICS applications and the network.

The Compression Engine then applies compression algorithms to the intercepted data, reducing its size. The Configuration Manager provides an interface for defining compression levels, specifying which CICS regions to optimize, and monitoring performance metrics. Communication between components occurs primarily through z/OS system services and internal APIs.

The product uses a configuration file to store compression settings and CICS region associations. There are no external APIs. The product does not use a database for persistent storage; configuration data is stored in a file.

Network requirements include connectivity to the CICS regions being optimized. The product's design prioritizes minimal overhead and seamless integration with CICS.