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Section 1.2

Introducing the VSAM eWay

About the VSAM eWay

ƒMaintains information about this data, which is stored or referenced in a catalog (catalog management).

ƒSupports Entry-sequenced Data Set (ESDS) and Key-sequenced Data Set (KSDS) files.

The VSAM eWay allows you to utilize and extend all of these features. For more information on VSAM, see IBM’s Web site.

1.2About the VSAM eWay

The VSAM eWay enables eGate™ Integrator to exchange data with external IBM VSAM mainframe file systems. This eWay is similar to other database eWays, such as IAM, ADABAS, and IDMS. The eWay uses its own properties settings and eGate components to enable VSAM data integration.

1.2.1eWay Operation

This eWay enables eGate to communicate with VSAM files on a mainframe host system via TCP/IP. The eWay utilizes an IBM WebSphere Information Integrator Classic Federatione component that allows you to view and access VSAM in the same way as any standard relational database system.

For details on operating and using eGate and its user interface, the Enterprise Designer, see the Sun SeeBeyond eGate™ Integrator User’s Guide.

1.3What’s New in This Release

The Sun SeeBeyond eWay Adapter for VSAM includes the following changes and new features:

New for Version 5.1.3

ƒThis is a maintenance release. No new features.

New for Version 5.1.2

ƒThis is a maintenance release. No new features.

New for Version 5.1.1

ƒThis is a maintenance release. No new features.

New for Version 5.1.0

ƒVersion Control: An enhanced version control system allows you to effectively manage changes to the eWay components.

ƒMultiple Drag-and-Drop Component Mapping from the Deployment Editor: The Deployment Editor now allows you to select multiple components from the Editor’s component pane, and drop them into your Environment component.

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5.1.3 specifications

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