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VitalSigns for VTAM is a network performance monitor designed for z/OS environments, providing comprehensive monitoring of SNA and TCP/IP networks, including Telnet and FTP connections. The product employs a client-server architecture, with key components such as the VSVTAM agent, data collector, and reporting engine. These components communicate over TCP/IP. Common commands include START, STOP, DISPLAY, and MODIFY, with configuration managed...

VitalSigns SIEM Agent is a z/OS-based solution designed to provide real-time security monitoring and event logging, addressing the critical need for organizations to meet stringent governance, risk, and compliance (G/R/C) requirements. It captures security events from the z/OS environment and forwards them to external Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, such as IBM Security QRadar or Splunk, via the...

VLOCK provided a virtual lock management solution for VSE systems operating under VM, enabling shared disk access. The system comprised key components such as the Lock Manager, Resource Monitor, and Communication Handler. The Lock Manager handled lock requests and releases, the Resource Monitor tracked resource status, and the Communication Handler facilitated inter-system communication. Configuration was managed through control files that...

VM Batch Facility is a system designed for z/VM environments that provides batch processing and job scheduling capabilities for CMS. It allows organizations to automate repetitive CMS tasks, run long-running processes without tying up interactive sessions, and schedule jobs to run at specific times. This improves efficiency and resource utilization on z/VM systems. It replaced the VM Batch Subsystem. Key...

VM Batch Subsystem was designed to provide background processing capabilities for CMS tasks running on the z/VM operating system. It allowed users to submit jobs for execution without direct interaction, improving resource utilization and user productivity. By offloading tasks to background processing, users could continue working on other activities without waiting for long-running processes to complete. This was particularly useful...

VM Pass-Through Facility is a system designed to provide users on a z/VM system with the ability to access other mainframe systems, including z/OS, z/VSE, and other z/VM environments, directly from their VM session. It operates as a terminal emulation system, allowing users to interact with applications on different systems without the need for multiple terminals or sessions. This simplifies...

The VM Performance Reporting Facility was a component of z/VM designed for monitoring system performance. It allowed administrators to collect and analyze data related to CPU usage, memory allocation, I/O operations, and other key metrics. The facility utilized a command-line interface (CLI) with commands such as `QUERY`, `DISPLAY`, and `COLLECT`. Configuration was managed through control files that specified the data...

VM:DB/Admin for SQL/DS was an administration tool set designed to manage SQL/DS databases (DB2 for VM and VSE) on z/VM mainframe environments. It addressed the business problem of simplifying database administration, security management, and performance monitoring. Organizations in sectors like banking, finance, and government, which depended on mainframes, used it to maintain critical data. Without such a tool, database management...

VM:DBA, developed by Relay Technology and later CA Technologies, was designed to monitor Db2 for VM and VSE (SQL/DS) databases on z/VM. Key commands included START, STOP, DISPLAY, and MODIFY, with syntax requiring specific parameters. The system comprised the Monitor Engine, Data Collector, and Reporting Facility. Administration was performed via the z/VM CMS interface. VM:DBA is no longer supported. Organizations...

VM:Manager provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing z/VM systems, addressing key areas such as backup and recovery, user account management, and job scheduling. The suite includes components like CA VM:Backup, CA VM:Account, CA VM:Scheduler, CA VM:Operator, and CA VM:Secure. These components work together to automate and streamline administrative tasks. For example, CA VM:Backup is used for backing up...

VM:Notekeeper was designed to automate the management of notes within the PROFS (OfficeVision VM) environment. It addressed the challenge of efficiently archiving and organizing a large volume of notes. The software allowed organizations to define rules for automatically archiving notes based on various criteria, such as date, sender, or subject. This ensured that notes were archived in a consistent and...

VM/Prolog was a logic programming language designed for the z/VM environment. It enabled the development of applications requiring logical reasoning, such as expert systems and natural language processing tools. The core components included a Prolog interpreter, a knowledge base, and an inference engine. Key commands included `consult` for loading programs, `listing` for displaying predicates, and `call` for executing goals. Security...

VMCF is a print management solution for z/OS, offering robust control over VPS printers. Key components include VMCF/VTAM, VMCF/TSO, VMCF/CICS, and VMCF Web Access. The system uses z/OS datasets for storing configurations and logs. Administrators can manage printers, print queues, and user access through TSO, CICS, or the web interface. Security is handled through z/OS security features like RACF, ACF2,...

VMFPLC2 is a critical utility for restoring backups created by the z/VM CMS VMFPLC2 utility on z/OS. The core functionality revolves around the `RESTORE` command, which is used to restore datasets and files from backup files. The syntax for the `RESTORE` command includes parameters for specifying the input backup file (`FILE`), the output dataset (`OUTFILE`), and other options for handling...

Voltage SecureData z/Protect is a data encryption solution designed for z/OS mainframes. It offers an API for application-level encryption and z/FPE for bulk data encryption across various data sources like DB2, CICS, and VSAM. The system comprises components such as the API interface, z/FPE utility, and key management services. Communication protocols include those supported by the z/OS environment. The product...

VPS is a z/OS software solution designed to route JES output to VTAM/SNA-connected printers, replacing the functionality of JES328X. Key components include the VPS Router, VTAM Interface, and Printer Definition Facility. The VPS Router directs print jobs based on defined routing rules. The VTAM Interface handles communication with VTAM printers, and the Printer Definition Facility manages printer configurations. VPS uses...

VPS/CDI provides a solution for routing JES output to IBM Connect:Direct, enhancing print data transfer. The architecture includes the VPS Print Server, CDI Agent, and Connect:Direct Server. These components communicate via Connect:Direct protocols and TCP/IP. Key configuration parameters include Connect:Direct node settings and print job routing rules, managed through the Connect:Direct interface. Security is ensured through Connect:Direct's authentication and encryption...

VPS/Email is a key component for modernizing mainframe output management. It extends the functionality of VPS to route z/OS JES output directly to email recipients, reducing reliance on physical printing and improving document distribution. The system comprises several key components, including a JES interface, an output processor, an email client, and a configuration manager. These components work together to capture...

VPS/IPDS is a z/OS-based solution that enables direct printing of AFP and line data to IPDS-compatible printers, eliminating the need for Print Services Facility (PSF). The architecture comprises an Input Processor, Data Transformer, and Output Writer. The Input Processor reads AFP or line data. The Data Transformer converts the data into IPDS format. The Output Writer sends the IPDS data...

VPS/LCDS enables the integration of mainframe print workflows with modern Xerox LCDS printers. The system comprises several key components: the JES Interface, which receives print jobs from the z/OS JES spool; the Conversion Engine, which transforms data streams such as AFP into LCDS format; and the LCDS Output Module, which sends the transformed data to the printer. The Configuration Manager,...