vA summary report of the modules, giving:

±The total possible affinity commands

±The total possible MVS post commands

vLibrary totals, as for the summary report, but for only those modules selected for the detailed run.

Figure 5 is an example of a detailed report produced by the Scanner.

CICS TRANSACTION AFFINITIES UTILITY

 

1995/11/24

Page

1

LOAD MODULE SCANNER - DETAILED LISTING OF CICSTEST.LOAD

 

 

 

 

Module Name - ACSA1 / Load Module Length - 00000198 /

Module Entry Point - 00000028

 

 

Offset

Storage Content (HEX)

EDF DEBUG

Possible Command

Affinity

--------

----------------------------------------------

---------

----------------------

--------

00000360

0A02E0004900004900

00000022

WRITEQ TS

Trans

 

00000400

0A04E8004900008902

00000028

READQ TS

Trans

 

00000482

0A06E8004900002102

00000036

DELETEQ TS

Trans

 

Total possible Affinity commands =

3

 

 

 

Total possible MVS POSTs

=

0

 

 

 

Module Name - TRANOUT /

Load Module Length - 000008B8 /

Module Entry

Point - 00000028

 

Offset

Storage Content (HEX)

 

EDF DEBUG

Possible Command

Affinity

--------

-------------------------------------------------

--------- -----------------------

--------

00000534

4100411031341B00411010000A021B0041104000A021B00

 

MVS POST (SVC)

System

Total possible Affinity commands =

0

 

 

Total possible MVS POSTs

=

1

 

 

CICS TRANSACTION AFFINITIES UTILITY

 

1995/11/24 Page

2

LOAD MODULE SCANNER - DETAILED LISTING OF CICSTEST.LOAD

 

 

 

LOAD LIBRARY STATISTICS

 

 

 

==========================================================

 

Total modules

in library

 

=

2

 

Total modules

scanned

 

=

2

 

Total CICS modules/tables (not scanned)

=

0

 

Total modules

in error (not scanned)

=

0

 

Total modules

containing possible MVS POSTs

=

1

 

Total modules

containing possible Affinity commands =

1

 

Total ASSEMBLER modules

 

=

1

 

Total C/370

modules

 

=

0

 

Total COBOL

modules

 

=

0

 

Total COBOL

II modules

 

=

0

 

Total PL/I modules

 

=

0

 

Figure 5. Example of a detailed report produced by the Scanner

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OS specifications

IBM OS, or IBM Operating System, refers to a family of operating systems developed by IBM to support its hardware architectures. IBM has produced a range of OS versions tailored for different computing needs, such as mainframes, servers, and personal computers. Among the most notable operating systems in IBM's portfolio are OS/2, z/OS, and AIX, representing a blend of innovation and reliability that has defined IBM's reputation in the computing world.

One of the defining features of IBM OS is its robust multitasking capabilities. Both z/OS, predominantly used in IBM's mainframe environments, and AIX, the Unix-based system for IBM Power Systems, support multiple users and processes simultaneously. This ability allows organizations to run numerous applications in parallel efficiently, maximizing resource utilization and improving productivity.

In terms of security, IBM OS incorporates advanced features aimed at protecting data and maintaining integrity. z/OS offers multifactor authentication, data encryption, and a security model that adheres to the latest regulatory requirements. AIX provides Secure Virtualization, which enhances isolation and security in cloud environments, essential for enterprises handling sensitive information.

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