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VSAM-Handy offers a web-based solution for viewing and updating CICS files and temporary storage queues, leveraging COBOL structure definitions for data formatting. This approach simplifies VSAM data management by providing a user-friendly interface accessible through standard web browsers. Key features include VSAM dataset browsing, record updates, and temporary storage queue management. The system architecture comprises a web server, a CICS...

VSAMLite is a utility designed for backing up and restoring VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) files within zVSE/VSEn environments. It provides essential data protection capabilities through commands like `BACKUP` and `RESTORE`, which are executed via JCL (Job Control Language). Configuration is achieved using control statements within the JCL, allowing administrators to specify VSAM datasets, backup file names, and other processing...

VSAMTune is a VSAM performance tool designed for z/OS and zVSE/VSEn environments. It provides systems programmers with the information needed to fine-tune VSAM datasets, improving application performance and reducing resource consumption. VSAMTune analyzes I/O operations, buffer usage, and access patterns to identify performance bottlenecks. It supports VSAM ESDS, KSDS, and RRDS datasets. The tool's architecture includes key components such as...

VSAMZAP was a utility designed for direct manipulation of VSAM datasets on z/OS mainframes. It provided the ability to browse, edit, and modify individual records within VSAM files. The utility operated by reading JCL and control cards, which specified the dataset, record offset, and the new data to be written. Key commands included those for browsing, editing, and zapping (modifying)...

VSE-ON-MVS is designed to facilitate the migration of z/VSE assembler applications to z/OS. The core components include a re-assembler, emulation libraries, and utilities. The re-assembler translates VSE assembler source code into a z/OS-compatible format. Emulation libraries provide the necessary system service interfaces, allowing the re-assembled code to function correctly. The product integrates with standard z/OS security features, such as RACF,...

VSE2PDF is an application designed to convert z/VSE POWER output into formats such as PDF, text, and HTML. It automates the distribution of these reports via email, FTP, or direct printing. The product solves the business problem of integrating mainframe-generated data with modern systems and workflows. Without VSE2PDF, organizations face challenges in accessing and sharing mainframe data efficiently. It is...

VSEn is a mainframe operating system from 21st Century Software, designed for smaller-scale mainframe environments. It offers a stable and reliable platform for running business applications, with a focus on efficient resource utilization. Key components include the Supervisor, JES, VSAM, and CCP. The system supports COBOL, PL/I, and Assembler, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. VSEn uses...

VSERV is designed to provide access to VSAM datasets for various Phoenix Software International products. The core functionality centers around enabling data browsing, editing, and application development capabilities. Key components include the VSERV access module, which handles direct VSAM interactions, and the user interface, which provides a means to interact with the data. The system uses a command-line interface (CLI)...

VSERV/VSE is a DASD administration tool specifically designed for the z/VSE operating system. It provides a set of utilities and functions to manage and maintain disk storage, addressing the critical need for efficient storage utilization and performance optimization. Organizations that rely on z/VSE for their core business operations, such as those in the finance, insurance, and retail sectors, can leverage...

VSUM is an ISPF-based tool designed to facilitate the management of VSAM datasets within z/OS and zVSE/VSEn environments. It provides capabilities such as extended catalog search, dataset modeling, and space usage analysis. The tool's architecture revolves around its ISPF interface, which interacts directly with z/OS system services and VSAM catalogs. VSUM leverages z/OS security features, integrating with security systems like...

VTAM MUP is a z/OS application environment designed to provide services for applications within the VTAM environment. It offers robust security features and streamlined VTAM access, and can serve as a replacement for TSO or TSO/ISPF when used with TSO FSE+. The system comprises key components such as the MUP Control Program, Session Manager, and Security Manager, which communicate using...

VTAM Virtual Printer is designed to streamline print operations within a z/OS environment. It reroutes VTAM printer output and TCP/IP LPD requests to a spool, enabling centralized print management. The main components include the VTAM Listener, LPD Server, Spool Manager, and Configuration Manager. Communication uses VTAM and TCP/IP protocols. Key commands include START, STOP, and STATUS, with specific commands like...

VTAM/Switch is a software solution designed to allow a single 3270 session to connect to multiple VTAM applications, enhancing resource utilization and user productivity. Key components include the Session Manager, Application Router, Configuration Manager, and Security Module. The Application Router directs 3270 traffic based on predefined routing rules. Configuration is managed through JCL and configuration datasets. Security is handled through...

VTAM2Spool is a utility that redirects VTAM print output to various destinations, including JES, POWER, and LPR printers. It operates transparently to applications, intercepting SNA/LU print streams and routing them based on configuration. Key components include the VTAM Listener, Print Processor, and Output Router. Configuration is managed through JCL and text-based configuration files. Common commands include START VTAM2SPOOL and STOP...

Vtape is a software solution designed to virtualize tape drives within z/OS mainframe environments. It eliminates the need for physical tape mounts by creating virtual tape drives that integrate with existing JCL, applications, and tape management software. This allows these systems to operate as if they were using physical tape drives, while Vtape stores the data on disk or other...

VTFM-NewGen provides a solution for virtualizing tape datasets on DASD, offering significant advantages over traditional tape systems. It integrates seamlessly with z/OS environments, requiring no changes to existing applications or JCL. This reduces the complexity and risk associated with implementation. Key benefits include improved data access times, reduced operational costs, and enhanced data protection. VTFM-NewGen supports standard z/OS commands for...

VTS Manager is a tool set designed to manage and optimize the performance of tableBASE and VTS in z/OS environments. It addresses the critical need for change control in shared in-memory tables, ensuring efficient use of system resources and enabling operation in multi-LPAR Sysplex environments. This reduces mainframe resource consumption and prevents data inconsistencies. Organizations that rely on tableBASE and...

Waterloo C was a C compiler and runtime environment for IBM mainframe systems (z/OS and z/VM). It enabled the development of system-level software and applications. Key components included the compiler, linker, and runtime libraries. The compiler translated C source code into machine code. The linker combined object files into executables. The runtime libraries provided essential functions. The product is not...

Waterloo FORTRAN was a FORTRAN 77 compiler and runtime environment designed for IBM mainframe environments (z/OS and z/VM). It enabled the execution of FORTRAN programs on these platforms. The core components included a compiler, linker, and runtime libraries. The compiler translated FORTRAN source code into machine code. The linker combined object files and libraries. The runtime libraries provided essential support...

Wave for IBM Z is a web-based administration tool that simplifies the management of z/VM environments. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing virtual machines, storage, and user accounts, reducing the need for complex command-line operations. This tool addresses the challenge of managing z/VM systems, which can be complex and require specialized skills. Without Wave for IBM Z, organizations may...