Table

46 (Page 2 of 3).

S/390 Software Product Mapping

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

V e n d o r

V e n d o r P r o d u c t

I B M P r o d u c t

P I D #

P r i m a r y F u n c t i o n ( s )

M i g r a t i o n

 

 

 

 

 

S e r v i c e s

 

 

 

 

 

 

B M C

U n l o a d P l u s

I M S U t i l i t i e s

5685-093

I M S u t i l i t y

I G S

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

C A - A D S / O n l i n e

C S P / A D C S P / A E

 

High Level Language

 

 

 

 

 

(IDMS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

C A - A l e r t / C I C S

RACF

5645-001

CICS Security

Tivoli Migration

 

 

 

 

 

Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

C A - A S M 2

D F S M S / h s m

5645-001

Host backup, archival for

Tivoli Migration

 

 

 

 

D A S D

Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

C A - D A T A C O M / D B

DB2

5695-DB2

Database

S M P O / D B

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

C A - D r i v e r

OPC

5697-OPC

Job scheduling

Tivoli Migration

 

 

 

 

 

Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

C A - D y n a m / T M L S

D F S M S / r m m

5645-001

Tape management

Tivoli Migration

 

 

 

 

 

Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - EARL

P R / M V S

5695-101

Report w r i t e r

Tivoli Migration

 

 

 

 

 

Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - EASYTRIEVE

QMF

5706-254

SQL queries and reports

S M P O / D B

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - EASYTRIEVE +

QMF

5706-254

SQL Queries

S M P O / D B

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - Explore

RMF

5645-001

Performance m o n i t o r

Tivoli Migration

 

 

 

 

 

Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - Express Delivery

R M D S

5648-048

Report distribution

Electronic

 

 

 

 

 

A r c h i v e

 

 

 

 

 

Solutions

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - Extended/DASD

 

 

Compress VSAM clusters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - FAQS/XP

Netview6000

5696-731

Console, message

IGS

 

 

 

 

management

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - FAVER

 

 

Backup and restore

 

 

 

 

 

performance enhancer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - HYPER - BUF

 

 

VSAM buffer manager

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - IDEAL

C S P / A D + C S P / A E

 

4G Appl Development

 

 

 

 

 

System

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - IDMS - Culprit

DB2 or IMS/DB

 

Database

S M P O / D B

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - IDMS - UCF

None

 

no IBM product needed;

 

 

 

 

 

CICS inherently supports

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

C A - I D M S / D C

IMS, CICS, DB2

 

Database and transaction

S M P O / D B

 

 

 

 

m o n i t o r

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - INTERTEST

CICS ExtDiag

 

Interactive Program Testing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

C A - J A R S

P R / M V S

5688-101

Accounting and chargeback

Tivoli Migration

 

 

 

 

 

Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - JARS/CICS

P R / M V S

5688-101

CICS performance monitor

Tivoli Migration

 

 

 

 

 

Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - Librarian

ISPF/SCLM

5645-001

Source Code Control

IGS - Tom

 

 

 

 

 

Hartrick

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

C A - L O O K

RMF

5645-001

Performance m o n i t o r

Tivoli Migration

 

 

 

 

 

Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - MasterCAT

 

 

Optimizes MVS buffer

 

 

 

 

 

spaces

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

C A - M e t a C O B O L +

C S P / A D + C S P / A E

 

High Level COBOL

 

 

 

 

 

Development

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - Netman

INFO - MGMT

5695-171

Data Center administration

Tivoli Migration

 

 

 

 

 

Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - Opera

SA/390

5645-005

Automated operations

Tivoli Migration

 

 

 

 

 

Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

C A - O p t i m i z e r

C O B O L II

5688-023

C O B O L o p t i m i z e r

IGS

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - Panvalet

ISPF/SCLM

5645-001

Source Code Control

IGS - Tom

 

 

 

 

 

Hartrick

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - Scheduler

OPC

5697-OPC

Job scheduling

Tivoli Migration

 

 

 

 

 

Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - Sort

DFSORT

5645-001

Host sorting

IGS

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

C A - S R A M

DFSORT

5645-001

Host sorting

IGS

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - Top Secret

RACF, OS390 SS

5645-001

Security

Tivoli Migration

 

 

 

 

 

Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

CA - Verify

CICS (MVS)

5655-147

CICS quality assurance

IGS

 

 

 

 

 

 

C A

C A - V S A M A I D

 

 

VSAM cluster stats & tuning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Candle

Omegamon II for

D F S M S / o p t i m i z e r

5695-DF1

DASD performance tool

Tivoli Migration

 

S M S

 

 

 

Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

Generic

DR . D

DFSMS/dss

5645-001

Fast dump restore

Tivoli Migration

Sys

 

 

 

 

Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

M c K i n n e y

CICS/Hotprint

 

 

CICS utility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M c K i n n e y

CICS/Message

 

 

CICS utility

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OS/390 specifications

IBM OS/390, a versatile operating system, was a cornerstone in enterprise environments and played a pivotal role in mainframe computing. Released in the mid-1990s, OS/390 combined the strengths of IBM's MVS (Multiple Virtual Storage) with new features and enhancements, targeting scalability, reliability, and performance in demanding business applications.

One of the key features of OS/390 was its robust support for multiple users and processes. The system allowed thousands of concurrent users to access applications and data, ensuring high availability and minimizing downtime—a critical requirement for many large organizations. This scalability was supported through various enhancements in memory management and processor scheduling, enabling optimal resource allocation across diverse workloads.

OS/390 was known for its superior workload management capabilities. The Workload Manager (WLM) component allowed administrators to define service policies, specifying how system resources would be allocated according to the priority of tasks. This ensured that critical business processes received the necessary resources while less critical tasks were managed more flexibly.

Another significant characteristic of OS/390 was its commitment to security. The operating system provided comprehensive security features, including user authentication, data encryption, and auditing capabilities. This focus on security was vital for organizations handling sensitive data, ensuring compliance with regulations and safeguarding against unauthorized access.

OS/390 also supported advanced technologies that facilitated integration and development. The system included features like the IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System) for transaction processing and IMS (Information Management System) for database management. These technologies allowed organizations to build robust, high-performance applications tailored to specific business needs.

The ease of network integration was another strength of OS/390. With the advent of the Internet and global connectivity, OS/390 systems could easily interface with various network protocols, enabling businesses to operate in a connected world. This inclusion paved the way for many organizations to expand their capabilities and offer new services, driving digital transformation.

In conclusion, IBM OS/390 represented a significant advancement in mainframe technology, combining scalability, security, and robust workload management. Its rich feature set and support for critical enterprise applications solidified its role as a vital component of many organizations' IT infrastructures, ensuring they could meet their operational challenges head-on while supporting future growth. As technology continues to evolve, the legacy of OS/390 remains influential in the realm of computing.