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ADC2 was a batch job scheduling solution primarily used in z/OS environments. It automated the scheduling and execution of batch jobs, managing dependencies and resource allocation. The system's architecture comprised a central scheduler, agent processes on z/OS systems, and a database for storing job definitions. Users interacted with ADC2 through a command-line interface (CLI), using commands like `JOB` to define...

ADF II was a mainframe-based 4GL application development system designed to create online applications for IMS and CICS environments. Its primary function was to accelerate the development process through code generation based on user-defined rules and screen layouts. The system's architecture comprised components for screen definition, rule processing, and code generation. The command structure involved a proprietary language for defining...

ADF Tool Pak provided a set of utilities for managing and maintaining ADF applications on the z/OS platform. The primary components included tools for debugging, Y2K assessment, and source code management. The `ADFDEBUG` utility was used to debug conversational transactions, allowing developers to trace program execution and inspect variables. The `ADFY2K` utility helped identify and address date-related issues in ADF...

Administrative Assistant for DB2 is a comprehensive suite designed to enhance the efficiency and reduce the complexity of DB2 database administration on z/OS. The product consists of two main components: Alter for DB2 and Catalog Manager for DB2. These components provide functionalities for modifying DB2 structures and catalog entries. Key features include the ability to alter table structures using the...

ADS for CICS is a debugging tool designed for CICS applications, supporting languages such as PL/1, C/370, Assembler, and COBOL. It provides a command-line interface (CLI) for interacting with the debugging features. Key commands include TRACE, DISPLAY, and SET, used for tracing program execution, viewing variable values, and modifying variables, respectively. The tool integrates directly with the CICS environment, allowing...

AFP API was a mainframe-based API designed for generating AFP print output from COBOL and PL/I applications. Key features included functions for text formatting, image insertion, and page layout control. The API used configuration files to define print characteristics and SNA protocol for communication with printers. The main components included the API libraries, the COBOL/PL/I application, and the z/OS operating...

AFP Conversion Module is a batch utility that addresses the need to convert AFP (Advanced Function Presentation) print output from mainframe systems into Adobe PDF files. This conversion is crucial for organizations that want to modernize their document workflows and make AFP documents accessible to a wider audience. The product solves the problem of limited compatibility and accessibility associated with...

AFP DBCS Fonts were a critical component for printing Double Byte Character Set (DBCS) data on z/OS. They enabled accurate rendering of DBCS characters in AFP print streams, supporting languages like Japanese and Chinese. The fonts were integrated into the z/OS print subsystems and accessed through JCL and system configuration. Key operations included defining font resources using JCL statements and...

AFP Font Collection provides fonts for AFP print output on z/OS, z/VM, and zVSE/VSEn systems. It ensures consistent and high-quality printed documents. The primary interface is through the z/OS print services. Configuration is managed through system initialization parameters and print definition tables. The architecture is centered around the z/OS print subsystem, which uses font libraries to render characters. The main...

AFP Toolbox is a key component for generating AFP print output on z/OS. It provides a native API that allows developers to create AFP documents from C, C++, and COBOL applications. The main components include the runtime library, font management, and image processing modules. The system uses file-based storage for fonts and images. Key API functions include `AFP_CreateDocument`, `AFP_AddText`, and...

AFP2PCL was a software solution designed to convert AFP data streams into PCL format, enabling AFP-based documents to be printed on PCL printers. The conversion process involved parsing the AFP data, interpreting its formatting instructions, and translating them into equivalent PCL commands. Configuration was managed through configuration files that specified parameters such as input and output directories, and font mappings....

AFP2PDF was a software solution that converted AFP (Advanced Function Presentation) data streams into PDF files. It allowed organizations to transform AFP documents for easier sharing, archiving, and viewing using standard PDF tools. The software used configuration files to manage conversion parameters, including font mappings and image handling settings. The primary function was to convert AFP data streams to PDF,...

IBM's Airline Control System (ALCS) offers a robust transaction processing solution tailored for the airline and hotel industries. It provides z/TPF APIs for z/OS, enabling the migration of existing z/TPF applications with minimal code changes. This compatibility reduces the learning curve for development teams familiar with z/TPF. ALCS leverages z/OS facilities such as Websphere MQ for messaging and DB2 for...

AIX/ESA, a port of IBM's AIX UNIX to System z mainframes, provided a UNIX-based operating environment. Key components included the kernel, file system, and shell. Communication occurred through system calls and network protocols. The system used file-based storage. Administration was primarily through the CLI, with user management handled via `/etc/passwd`. Monitoring and logging were available through system utilities. However, AIX/ESA...

Alert/CICS is a security solution designed to protect CICS environments. It secures CICS transactions, programs, files, and BMS maps by intercepting requests and validating them against defined security rules. The product uses an online menu interface for administration, enabling real-time modification of security rules and user permissions. Alert/CICS supports RACF, CA-ACF2, and CA-Top Secret for authentication, leveraging these external security...

Alert/VSE is a security solution designed to protect zVSE/VSEn environments. It secures datasets, programs, and other resources, including transactions, files, and BMS maps. The system provides an online menu interface for administration, enabling users to define security rules and monitor system activity. Key components include access control mechanisms using Access Control Lists (ACLs) and comprehensive audit logging capabilities. Alert/VSE supports...

Allocate DASD Space and Placement is a system-level tool designed for z/OS environments, focusing on efficient disk dataset allocation and the prevention of X-37 abends. It provides the capability to override allocation parameters for both DFSMS and non-DFSMS datasets, offering enhanced control over storage resources. This is particularly valuable for organizations managing large volumes of data on mainframes. The product's...

Allocation Control Center (ACC) is a z/OS software solution designed to streamline storage administration. It provides control over dataset creation and placement, supporting both non-DFSMS and DFSMS managed datasets. ACC's architecture includes a command-line interface (CLI) for direct interaction, configuration files for defining storage policies, and a reporting component for monitoring. Key commands include `ALLOCATE`, `DELETE`, and `MODIFY`. ACC's primary...

Almost TSO is a TSO/ISPF replacement designed for z/OS environments. Its primary goal is to reduce CPU consumption compared to traditional TSO/ISPF sessions, leading to potential cost savings and performance improvements. It provides a familiar interactive environment for mainframe users and applications. Organizations that heavily utilize TSO/ISPF for application development, system administration, and user interaction should consider Almost TSO. This...