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XOMT provided real-time monitoring of CA IDMS databases on z/OS, offering insights into performance and resource utilization. Key components included the Monitor Task, Data Collector, and Reporting Engine. The Monitor Task collected data, the Data Collector processed it, and the Reporting Engine generated reports. XOMT used a native API for data retrieval and communication. The primary administrative interface was the...

XPAF is a z/OS-based solution designed to facilitate printing to Xerox printers. It functions as a Functional Subsystem (FSS), automatically capturing print output from the JES spool. Key features include support for local and remote printers, data stream conversion, and connectivity via channel, SNA, and TCP/IP. XPAF handles various input formats, including AFP, LCDS (DJDE), XES, line mode, and Xerox-specific...

Xpediter/XChange is a tool designed to facilitate testing of applications that are sensitive to date and time on z/OS systems. It addresses the business problem of ensuring that applications function correctly under various date and time conditions without requiring changes to the actual system clock. This is particularly useful for organizations in industries like finance and insurance, where date-specific processing...

XPF/COBOL was a testing and debugging tool for COBOL applications on mainframe platforms like z/OS, z/VM, and zVSE/VSEn. It provided developers with essential features for identifying and resolving errors in COBOL code. These features included breakpoint management, variable inspection, and execution tracing. The tool helped ensure the reliability and accuracy of COBOL applications, which are critical for many core business...

XRC Performance Monitor is a suite of tools designed to monitor and report on Global Mirror (zGM, also known as Extended Remote Copy or XRC) performance in z/OS environments. It provides real-time monitoring of XRC sessions, historical reporting, and performance analysis tools. The main system components include data collectors on z/OS systems, a central repository for storing performance data, and...

XREFplus+ is a z/OS software product designed to streamline JCL documentation management. It offers key benefits such as improved JCL understanding, reduced errors, and faster troubleshooting. The system comprises several components, including the XREFPLUS program, ISPF panels, and configuration files. These components work together to provide a comprehensive solution for managing JCL documentation. The primary commands are GENERATE, EDIT, VIEW,...

XREFPlus+DBr is designed to create and maintain a DB2 database populated with data extracted from JCLPlus+ output. The core architecture includes components for data extraction, database interaction, and reporting. The primary components are the JCL Parser, the DB2 Interface, and the Reporting Engine. The JCL Parser processes JCLPlus+ output, extracting relevant metadata. The DB2 Interface handles database connections, data loading,...

XTINCT is a data erasure solution designed for z/OS environments, ensuring the secure and permanent removal of sensitive data from disk and tape storage. The core functionality revolves around the `XTINCT ERASE` command, which, when executed, overwrites data according to predefined erasure policies. These policies, created using the `XTINCT POLICY CREATE` command, allow for customization of the data sanitization method,...

Z-Writer is a mainframe-based programming language for report generation and data manipulation, designed as a replacement for CA Easytrieve. Key components include the Z-Writer compiler, runtime environment, and data access modules. The compiler translates Z-Writer code into executable modules. The runtime environment executes these modules, handling data access, processing, and output. Data access modules provide interfaces to VSAM, sequential files,...

z/MQAUSX enhances WebSphere MQ security on z/OS by providing robust authentication. It integrates with the z/OS external security manager (e.g., RACF) or uses an internal database for authentication. Key components include the MQAUSX Security Exit, Configuration Manager, and Logging Facility. The product supports client-side security exits, enabling encrypted credential handling. Configuration involves defining security policies and user access rights. Monitoring...

z/MQCACM is a critical security component for WebSphere MQ environments on z/OS. It addresses the risks associated with uncontrolled channel auto-creation. The system comprises key components such as the Policy Engine, which enforces channel creation rules; the Configuration Manager, which handles policy definitions; and the Audit Logger, which tracks channel events. The product integrates with MQ using the MQ protocol...

z/MQCE is a security solution for IBM MQ on z/OS, designed to encrypt data in transit. Key components include the z/MQCE Agent, Key Manager, and Configuration Manager. The Agent handles encryption/decryption, the Key Manager manages cryptographic keys, and the Configuration Manager handles settings. z/MQCE supports AES encryption algorithms and integrates with existing security infrastructure for authentication and access control. The...

z/MQSSX provides a security layer for external access to IBM MQ on z/OS. It enforces access control based on logon ID, IP address, and SSL DN. The product integrates with the z/OS security infrastructure and requires z/MQAUSX for user authentication. Key components include the Security Server, Channel Interceptor, and Configuration Manager. Configuration is managed through configuration files that define access...

z/OS is a robust mainframe operating system designed for high availability and performance. Key components include the Kernel, JES, VSAM, TSO/E, and SRM. It supports a wide range of applications and programming languages. z/OS offers strong security features, including RACF for access control and encryption for data protection. It provides extensive monitoring and logging capabilities through SMF records and system...

z/OS Advanced Data Gatherer (z/OS ADG) is a critical performance monitoring tool for z/OS, providing comprehensive data collection and analysis capabilities. It uses RMF Monitor I for data gathering, RMF Monitor II for snapshots, and RMF Monitor III for detailed performance data. The RMF DDS enables web-based access to performance data, and RMF PM provides a workstation-based interface. Key commands...

z/OS Connect provides a framework for exposing z/OS applications and data as RESTful APIs, enabling integration with modern applications and cloud services. It supports various z/OS subsystems, including CICS, IMS, Db2, and IBM MQ. The architecture consists of the z/OS Connect server, API requester, service providers, and interceptors. Communication between components typically occurs over HTTP/HTTPS. Configuration is managed through the...

z/OSMF is a web-based interface designed to streamline z/OS system administration. It offers a centralized platform for managing various aspects of the z/OS environment, including TCP/IP configuration, system dump management, and SMP/E software deployment. Key components include the z/OSMF server, web server, and various plugins. The system communicates via HTTPS, ensuring secure data transmission. z/OSMF supports role-based access control (RBAC)...

The z/OS Provisioning Toolkit provides a command-line interface (CLI) for automating z/OS application provisioning. It simplifies and accelerates application deployment and management, reducing manual effort and ensuring consistency. Key features include environment creation, application deployment, and resource configuration, all managed through JSON configuration files. Common commands include `create`, `deploy`, `configure`, `start`, `stop`, and `delete`. The toolkit leverages z/OSMF to interact...

z/Scope is a terminal emulator designed to provide secure and reliable access to mainframe environments. It supports TN3270, TN5250, and VT* protocols, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of mainframe applications. Key components include the Client, Connection Manager, Emulation Engine, and Security Module. The GUI provides a centralized interface for configuration and management. z/Scope supports user authentication and encryption to...

z/TPF is a mainframe operating system optimized for high-volume transaction processing. It excels in environments requiring low latency and high availability, such as airline reservation systems. Key architectural components include the Core System, I/O subsystem, and Database Manager. The system uses a command-line interface (CLI) for administration, with commands like `ZSYSO`, `ZFILE`, and `ZLOAD` for system management. Development is primarily...