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Application Recovery Tool for IMS and DB2 was designed to provide consistent recovery points for both IMS and Db2 databases. The architecture comprised components for data management, recovery coordination, and system integration. Key components included the Recovery Manager, the Database Interface, and the System Services component. These components communicated using z/OS system services and internal protocols. The tool utilized Db2...

ARC/DB2 and AR/VR are designed to enhance the reliability and efficiency of batch processing in Db2 environments on z/OS. The primary function is to provide a checkpoint and restart mechanism, allowing batch jobs to resume from the last successful checkpoint. This reduces downtime and the need for manual intervention. Key components include the checkpoint facility, which saves application state, and...

Application Restart Control for IMS provided a solution for batch job restart and backout within IMS environments. The system comprised the Restart Manager, Checkpoint Manager, and Backout Manager, working together to ensure data integrity and minimize downtime. Configuration was managed through control statements and system parameters, allowing administrators to define checkpoint frequency and resource inclusion. The product integrated with IMS...

Application Restart Control for VSAM enhances batch processing by enabling checkpointing and restart capabilities for applications accessing VSAM datasets. The Checkpoint Manager, VSAM Interceptor, and Restart Controller are the core components. The VSAM Interceptor monitors I/O operations, and the Checkpoint Manager handles checkpoint creation and storage. The product integrates seamlessly without JCL modifications. It leverages z/OS system services for communication...

# Application Support Facility (ASF) - Technical Manager Summary Application Support Facility (ASF) is a z/OS-based solution designed to streamline document generation and content management. It leverages pre-defined templates to create documents from data, ensuring consistency and reducing manual effort. Key components include Document Composition function (DCF) for layout design and Document Connect for web-based document creation. ASF also supports...

Application Workload Modeler provided capabilities to model, measure, and analyze network and application performance in client/server environments. It supported both TCP/IP and SNA protocols, simulating various clients, including HTTP, FTP, and TN3270. The tool operated in two primary modes: Client/Server mode for benchmarking communication subsystems and Application Client mode for evaluating the network impact of TCP/IP applications. Key functionalities included...

Application/Fax provides a robust solution for faxing from OfficeVision MVS on z/OS. The system's architecture includes key components such as the Fax Engine, Document Converter, and Transmission Manager. These components work together to convert and transmit documents. The CLI allows for administrative tasks, including user management and monitoring fax queues. Authentication is handled through z/OS user IDs and passwords, and...

APPX Router is a critical component for integrating PC clients with mainframe applications. It functions as a TCP/IP gateway, translating between TCP/IP and SNA LU6.2 protocols. Key components include the TCP/IP Listener, SNA Gateway, Session Manager, and Configuration Manager. The CLI provides administrative control, including commands like START, STOP, CONFIG, and TRACE. Security features include user ID and password authentication,...

APS Advisor is a web interface designed to simplify the management and monitoring of automated batch job schedulers, such as Control-M. It addresses the challenges of managing complex batch processing environments by providing a user-friendly interface and enhanced monitoring capabilities. Key features include business service monitoring, which offers a business-oriented view of batch schedules, and easyQuery, which allows users to...

APT-AC was a CNC programming language interpreter developed by IBM for z/OS and z/VM environments. It translated part designs into machine-executable code, streamlining manufacturing processes. Key components included the APT processor, geometry processor, and post-processor. Common commands included `GOTO`, `FEDRAT`, and `TOOLNO`. APT-AC's primary function was to convert high-level part descriptions into machine-executable code. It did not offer modern API...

apX IMS Server is a critical component for integrating modern applications with legacy IMS databases on z/OS. The core architecture includes the apXchange-MVS interface, the DL/I call handler, and the IMS database connector. These components work together to translate application requests into DL/I calls, enabling data access and manipulation. Key benefits include the ability to modernize applications without a complete...

apX MVS Gateway provides a critical bridge between mainframe applications and distributed systems by extending apXChange-MVS to TCP/IP. The architecture comprises the Gateway Manager, Channel Initiator, and Message Router, which communicate over TCP/IP. Key operations are managed through commands such as START, STOP, and STATUS. Configuration is primarily driven by configuration files that define channels, connections, and other operational parameters....

apXplore-CICS provides a robust solution for integrating CICS applications with MQ on z/OS. Key components include the CICS Interface, MQ Adapter, Transaction Manager, and Configuration Manager. The Configuration Manager is used to define MQ queue names, connection parameters, and transaction mappings. The system uses the MQ protocol for communication. Authentication is handled through CICS security, such as RACF, and encryption...

apXplore-IDMS is designed to integrate CA-IDMS applications with MQ and other SOA systems on z/OS. Key components include the IDMS Adapter, Message Transformation Engine, and Queue Manager Interface. These components communicate using MQ messaging. The IDMS Adapter handles interactions with the IDMS database, while the Message Transformation Engine converts data formats. The Queue Manager Interface manages message queuing and delivery....

Archive Manager for z/VM offers a robust solution for managing data archiving on mainframe systems, providing significant benefits for IT managers. By automating the migration of infrequently accessed data to tape storage, Archive Manager optimizes disk space utilization and reduces storage costs. This not only lowers capital expenditures on storage hardware but also improves system performance by reducing the load...

ARCHIVER is a z/OS batch utility designed for backing up and restoring PDS and PDS/E datasets. It offers incremental backups, reducing backup times and resource consumption. Key components include the ARCHIVER control program, backup module, restore module, and dataset access module. Configuration is managed through JCL control cards, which specify datasets and backup destinations. The primary operations are initiated via...

Artix is a comprehensive solution for integrating mainframe applications with modern distributed systems. It supports a variety of mainframe application types, including those written in COBOL, C++, and PL/1, and running in IMS and CICS environments. The architecture includes key components such as the Artix Transformer, which handles the transformation of mainframe applications into web services, and the Artix Runtime,...

Artubus Connect offers a solution for accessing mainframe data sources (DB2, VSAM, IMS, QSAM) via ODBC, .NET, OLE/DB, and JDBC. The architecture comprises a z/OS-resident Mainframe Server, LegacyLink client software, and Data Tools for data mapping. Key benefits include simplified data access, reduced reliance on specialized mainframe skills, and improved integration capabilities. The product uses TCP/IP for communication and standard...