CICS Interdependency Analyzer

CICS Interdependency Analyzer provides automated discovery of application program relationships within CICS environments. It analyzes CICS, Db2, IMS, and IBM MQ command flows to provide a comprehensive view of application dependencies. The tool includes a plugin for CICS Explorer, enabling visualization and analysis within the CICS Explorer interface.

The architecture consists of several key components: a data collector that gathers information from CICS, Db2, IMS, and IBM MQ; an analysis engine that processes the collected data to identify dependencies; and a reporting interface that presents the analysis results. Configuration files define the scope of analysis, specifying CICS regions, Db2 subsystems, IMS systems, and IBM MQ queue managers to be included in the dependency analysis. CICS Interdependency Analyzer exposes APIs that allow integration with other tools and systems.

These APIs can be used to extract dependency information, automate analysis tasks, and integrate with reporting and monitoring systems. Authentication is handled through z/OS security mechanisms such as RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret. The access control model is often based on role-based access control (RBAC), where users are assigned roles with specific permissions.

Encryption is used to protect sensitive data both in transit and at rest, with data transmitted between components potentially encrypted using SSL/TLS. Competing products offer similar dependency mapping, but CICS Interdependency Analyzer distinguishes itself through its deep integration with the CICS Explorer and comprehensive analysis of CICS, Db2, IMS, and IBM MQ interactions.