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The architecture of PKZIP for z/OS consists of several key components. zip archives. These utilities interact directly with the z/OS file system to read and write data.
The command-line interface (CLI) serves as the primary administrative interface, allowing users to interact with the utilities. The CLI parses user commands and options, passing them to the ZIP and UNZIP utilities. The z/OS security infrastructure, such as RACF, integrates with PKZIP for access control.
This integration ensures that only authorized users can access and modify archives. The utilities do not use any specific databases or storage mechanisms beyond the z/OS file system. Communication between components occurs through the z/OS operating system's system calls and file I/O operations.
There are no specific network requirements or ports used by PKZIP for z/OS, as it operates locally on the z/OS system. Compared to other compression tools, PKZIP for z/OS is optimized for z/OS datasets and integrates with z/OS security features. It supports scripting and automation through its command-line interface.
The utility uses no specific network ports or protocols.
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