Laret Melsch Systems

LMS

Manage and Control the JES Spool and the Entire JES Environment

OMC-FLASH™ is the premier high-performance solution to manage and control both JES2 and JES3 environments - including

jobs, output, devices, resources, workflow, and operations - All with one powerful JES-neutral solution.

Using the intuitive OMC-FLASH ISPF interface, you'll personalize your job and output displays to better control JES job

processing, and rapidly locate and process critical JES spooled output so you can work smarter and get more done.

Through OMC-FLASH™, you'll control WLM scheduling environments and resources, view JES control blocks and the SYSPLEX-

wide OPERLOG, and manage your initiators, printers, and DJC NETS to optimize your entire JES2 and JES3 operational

environment - all through the OMC-FLASH interface that’s easily customized to fit your job role and needs. OMC-FLASH™ is the

premier solution for:

OMC-FLASH™ Delivers Powerful JES2 and JES3 Job and Output Control

OMC-FLASH™ provides comprehensive control of jobs and output selection using a standard ISPF interface and standard ISPF

EDIT macros to process output viewed. Users can easily browse up-to-the-second job status and information, and

instantaneously retrieve spooled jobs and dataset output for viewing before, during and after job execution.

The OMC-FLASH Selection Criteria Panel enables users to customize their job selection preferences by specific job name, job

mask, job owner, or user-id, and save the preferred selection profile for future sessions. Users can also specify exact job and

output viewing criteria to present the requested job information and output in their preferred format.

Comprehensive job and output control across the JES2 and JES3 environment

Powerful operations management across both JES2 and JES3

In-depth management of JES2 and JES3 resources and processing

JES2 and JES3 Spool Control and Resource Management

OMC-FLASH provides powerful facilities to manage both the JES2 and JES3 environment, and the overall host operating system

through the convenient OMC-FLASH ISPF interface. Through OMC-FLASH, you have complete capabilities to control JES2 and

JES3 jobs, output, devices, resources, workflow, and operations – All with one powerful JES-neutral management solution.

The OMC-FLASH WLM Scheduling Environment and Resourse Display enables

users to easily reset or modify resource status to control jobs throughout the

JES3 complex.

OMC-FLASH™ Provides High Performance JES2 and JES3 Spool Interaction

OMC-FLASH™ utilizes a high performance JES2 and JES3 data collection strategy to retrieve and display requested JES spooled

output up to 85% faster and more efficiently than other solutions, without copying, respooling, or additional DASD.

In addition, OMC-FLASH™ is specifically designed to optimize interaction with JES2 and JES3, delivering the requested data with

minimal CPU and system I/O to provide the most efficient, effective JES Spool Viewing and Management Solution available

today.

The OMC-FLASH OPERLOG display enables users to specify any combi-

nation of time, date, (Julian or Gregorian), and system filters to

customize their view of the SYSPLEX-wide operations log.

Using OMC-FLASH, you’ll control WLM scheduling environments

and resources, view JES control blocks and the SYSPLEX-wide

OPERLOG, and manage your initiators, printers, and DJC NETS to

optimize your entire JES operation.

OMC-FLASH™ JES Spool Viewing and Management Solution

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OMC-FLASH™ Provides Extensive Job and Output Processing Capabilities

OMC-FLASH™ provides extensive capabilities to select, view and process jobs, datasets, and output, as well as control printers

- all using the customizable OMC-FLASH panels and displays. Through OMC-FLASH™, users can:

Control JES2 and JES3 Jobs Across All Queues: input, execution, and

output queues.

Customize Job Selection from JES by destination, owner, system, writer

and/or job class, and more.

View and Process Jobs, Tasks, Spooled Output, including batch jobs,

started tasks, TSO users, APPC jobs, active tasks, held and non-held

output.

Sort Jobs by Any Criteria, including CLASS, PRIORITY, WRITER NAME, and

column headings, for complete flexibility in viewing spooled output.

Manipulate Job and Dataset Output, including browse, cut and paste,

sort, find, print, copy to dataset, hold, requeue, delete, and more.

Choose JES and Job-Related Fields to Display, including Service Class,

SRB usage, TCB Usage, total STEP count, and many, many more.

Utilize Column Sorting on the Job Selection, Dataset Index, and JES3

Initiator Displays to swap column order between ascending and

descending.

Use Overtypable Fields to easily modify CLASS, Status, Form, DEST, WTR

name, FCB, UCS, copy count, and many more.

Display 132 Character Columns, and scroll left/right to easily see specific

information.

Define and Save Copy Profiles, and recall profiles on demand to

expedite copy processing. Include output statement names to be used

with COPY, and save output statement variables with COPY profiles.

Control Print and Print Devices, including requeue, forward and

backward space of print jobs.

Define and Utilize Print Profiles to automatically customize PRINT (P)

and Requeue (R) command processing. Users can save, store, modify,

recall and execute multiple print when desired.

Use the USERLOG Command to display all MVS/JES commands and

results executed by a user.

Utilize Command Aliasing to create and maintain custom aliases for

primary and line commands in OMC-FLASH.

Users customize job

selection preferences using

the OMC-FLASH Selection

Criteria Panel.

Powerful Batch Processing Utility

The OMC-FLASH BATCH Utility efficiently executes OMC-FLASH functions in BATCH mode. Batch COPY capabilities enable users

to copy data from large jobs to their specified output file (//OUTPUT DD) without the TSO session delays often experienced

when performing large copy operations. An OPERLOG and SYSLOG function are also included to copy records from the

Operator Log and System Log to the specified output file in batch. The BATCH FIND and RFIND facilities enable users to perform

batch FIND operations, with RFIND options to process multiple jobs with the same name or characteristics, and SORT and TOP

functions to control the order of jobs to be searched. An EXITIF parameter is also provided to terminate processing based on

the value returned by any previous function.

OMC-FLASH™ users select

jobs for display using any

field available for the job

through the Job Selection

Panel.

Personalize Your OMC-FLASH Displays Using the Powerful CONFIG Facility

OMC-FLASH Job Selection and Dataset Index Panels can be fully customized through the CONFIG facility, enabling users to

customize the exact fields, titles, columns, and information presented. Multiple CONFIG profiles can be created and saved by

each user or by a system-wide administrator to be recalled and applied as desired. Through the CONFIG facility users can:

Modify, remove, or add fields, and organize columns to appear within

the display in the position and order desired.

Apply filtering on any field(s) in any logical combination based on

users’ job roles or needs.

Add highlighting to entire lines and individual fields, including red,

yellow, blue, and green. Highlighting can be based on data values, if

desired, to identify the specific results or status of jobs and output.

OMC-FLASH CONFIG capabilities help users work smarter - The example at

left shows job output files with non-zero return codes highlighted, as well

as critical abends displayed first with RED highlighting. This custom profile

assists users in rapidly identifying and addressing critical issues first.

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OMC-PRINT™ is the nucleus of OMC enterprise-wide output management, providing high performance host output routing

from the JES spool directly to local and remote VTAM print devices throughout the VTAM print network. The powerful

OMC-PRINT™ engine also delivers output to distributed destinations and print devices throughout the enterprise when

combined with additional OMC components.

OMC-PRINT™ utilizes a unique routing design which routes output directly from the JES spool to target devices without

staging and respooling, eliminating the performance degradation and resource consumption typically encountered when

staging or respooling output prior to printing.

OMC-PRINT™ - Consolidated Print Management Interface

As the core of OMC enterprise-wide output management, OMC-PRINT™ provides the on-line, interactive Command Display

Facility to define and control all OMC managed print devices and output processing across all platforms. Through easy to use

panels and pop-up menus, the Command Display Facility continuously provides complete status of all print jobs and devices,

serving as a consolidated cross-platform print management interface to both IS personnel and authorized end users.

OMC-PRINT™ - Dynamic Network Configuration and -Management

The Command Display Facility enables IS departments to quickly and easily implement and customize output and print

routing criteria for both the Host and distributed environment without affecting Host job processing or JCL parameters. Once

defined, IS personnel and authorized users can dynamically change out routing criteria or print destinations at any time,

permanently or temporarily, to effectively manage an evolving cross-platform print network.

OMC-PRINT™ - Extensive Output Routing and Print Flexibility

OMC-PRINT™ provides maximum flexibility in selecting, processing, and routing output with support for most VTAM, PC, LAN/

WAN, or TCP/IP addressable destinations and print devices. With full support for third party graphic print packages, portrait/

landscape laser printing, and IPDS data printing, OMC-PRINT™ delivers the most powerful, flexible Host output management

solution available.

OMC-View™

Online Print Preview Facility

Many expanding IS departments are working to “right-size” hard copy print processing, seeking an on-line method to

determine the output which should proceed to print, be further processed, or perhaps discarded. OMC-VIEW™ provides an

on-line, interactive, interface to preview and control the output of OMC managed jobs awaiting print, enabling users to

immediately determine if the output awaiting print is satisfactory or desired.

OMC-VIEW™ provides full interactive control of print disposition directly from the on-line viewing interface and includes

forward and backward spacing, find commands, copy capabilities, and fully customizable viewing security for all output

processed.

Mainframe Output

Batch, TSO,

CICS, NJE,

TP-Monitors

Online– and

LEGACY

Applications

JES Spool

OMC-PRINT

Mainframe Output

Batch, TSO,

CICS, NJE,

TP-Monitors

Online– and

LEGACY

Applications

JES Spool OMC-PRINT

OMC-VIEW OMC-VNI

OMC-PRINT™ HOST VTAM Output and Print Management

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OMC-VNI™

Virtual Network Interface

OMC-VNI™ serves as a virtual network interface which integrates legacy application and TP monitor output into an overall

enterprise-wide output management strategy. Routing and printing output from many legacy applications and TP monitors

such as CICS and IMS is limited to a single hard- coded print device, restricting this critical output from efficiently print

management or cross-platform output routing.

OMC-VNI™ acts as a virtual printer, emulating hard-coded print destinations found in transactions and applications and

efficiency sending this output to the JES spool for management via OMC. No reprogramming or application changes are

necessary, allowing all TP monitors and application output to be transparently printed at any VTAM, PC, LAN/WAN or TCP/IP

addressable destination and print device defined to OMC.

The powerful OMC components provide unparalleled performance and flexibility, extensive output and device control, and the

most efficient, cost-effective enterprise output management solution available anywhere.

OMC-TCP/IP™

Host To TCP/IP Print Routing

As more and more users reside on distributed systems utilizing client/server applications, the need to route output across

platforms and support distributed print devices is growing tremendously. OMC-TCP/IP™ enables IS departments to bridge the

gap between the Host and distributed systems, extending output routing and print management throughout the entire

computing environment.

Utilizing standard connectivity schemes and protocols, OMC-TCPIP™ can be quickly and easily deployed within the data

center’s existing network environment to immediately route output between the Host and PCs, LANs, WANs and TCP/IP

addressable destinations and print devices anywhere in the enterprise.

OMC - Flexible Cross-Platform Output- and Print Management

OMC-TCP/IP™ provides transparent output routing from the Host through either the IBM or INTERLINK TCP/IP network to any

standard LPR/LPD on any platform. Utilizing Domain Name Services to perform dynamic Host name resolution, OMC-TCP/IP™

eliminates the need for local Host tables or dotted IP addresses when defining and maintaining a growing network of TCP/IP

print destinations. In addition, OMC-TCP/IP™ enables Internet output routing to remote Internet-attached printers to further

extend OMC enterprise-wide printing to destinations around the globe.

OMC-TCP/IP™ provides a comprehensive Host to TCP/IP print routing solution, including:

Output transmission directly between the JES spool and TCP/IP networks without staging or respooling to save system

resources and enhance print routing performance

Online interactive user preview and control of output via the OMC Command Display Facility

Printer definition and network configuration using established symbolic printer and computer names – not numeric

dotted IP codes

Data compression of imbedded blanks to enhance routing performance

Mainframe Output

Batch, TSO,

CICS, NJE,

TP-Monitors

Online– and

LEGACY

Applications

JES Spool

OMC-PRINT

IBM TCP/IP

Interlink TCP/IP

OMC-TCP/IP

Client/ Server

OMC-PRINT™ HOST VTAM Output and Print Management

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Manage and Automate Dynamic Allocation of STEPLIBs and ISPF Libraries

DYNA-STEP™ is the premier solution to manage and automate dynamic allocation of STEPLIB and ISPF libraries to

save time, reduce maintenance, and save system resources.

Using DYNA-STEP™, the TSO/ISPF configuration can be altered dynamically at any time to any new configuration,

or to access any application or multiple applications within the users’ ISPF session or at TSO Ready.

With DYNA-STEP™, allocation of STEPLIB datasets is removed from the LOGON procedure, reducing the need to

manually update and maintain numerous TSO Logon procedures, and eliminating repetitive LOGON and LOGOFF

actions to switch between test and production environments or applications.

The results include fewer and more efficient LOGON PROCs, reduced user LOGON time, and reduced library search

time - which adds up to increased user service levels and significant dollar savings.

DYNA-STEP™ Cuts Costs and Increases User and System Productivity

DYNA-STEP™ is used in many large z/OS environments around the world to automate allocation of key STEPLIB and

ISPF libraries, dramatically reducing system I/O and contention on STEPLIB volumes, and eliminating much of the

overhead associated with TSO operations.

Authorized DYNA-STEP users gain efficient, direct access to multiple STEPLIBs, product versions, ISPF libraries and

DB2 subsystems, all without leaving their ISPF split screen session.

For z/OS shops striving to control resource consumption and boost efficiency, DYNA-STEP™ improves overall system

performance, increases user productivity, and provides key benefits:

Faster TSO LOGONS that save time and boost productivity

Faster response times in most ISPF applications

Less maintenance associated with numerous LOGON PROCs

Expedited testing and application upgrade cycles

Reduced system resource consumption

Real dollar savings from improved user and system efficiency

DYNA-STEP™ Provides a Solid Alternative to Replace Unsupported Tools

DYNA-STEP™ provides immediate relief for TSOPLUS users with the AIA facility that transparently replaces the

TSOPLUS On Demand Application (ODA) feature, as well as dynamic STEPLIB allocation capabilities that painlessly

replace embedded TSOPLUS STEPLIBX allocations.

Further, DYNA-STEP™ supports extended allocations and ISPF library management, and provides a seamless

TSOPLUS transition experience through straightforward TSOPLUS migration aids that eliminate the need for

manual conversions.

“DYNA-STEP is a flexibility tool essential to any z/OS and DB2 installation. It enables users to switch between different subsystems transparently to speed testing and expedite upgrades, while also saving system resources and enhancing user productivity. No data center should be without DYNA-STEP.”

Data Center Director

Global Financial Corporation

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DYNA-STEP™ Dynamic STEPLIB and ISPF Library Management Solution

DYNA-STEP™ Delivers Extensive STEPLIB and ISPF Library Management Capabilities

DYNA-STEP™ enables each TSO and ISPF user to dynamically allocate and free STEPLIB, ISPxLIB, and other datasets

at anytime.

The datasets allocated using DYNA-STEP function as actual STEPLIB, ISPxLIB, or system datasets, just as those

specified in users’ TSO LOGON procedures. DYNA-STEP allows authorized users to:

Dynamically alter TSO/ISPF allocations and

override standard library assignments to

concurrently access multiple application

versions across both test and production, to

expedite testing and migration to production.

Dynamically create new DDNAMEs and/or

insert libraries at any position into an existing

DDNAME concatenation.

Execute “Push and Pop” commands allowing

multiple STEPLIB concatenation sequences to

be temporarily saved and restored anytime

during the session.

Issue the DYNA-STEP FREE command at any

time to return the user to the LOGON default

STEPLIB allocations.

Expand or replace users’ LOGON specified

STEPLIB allocations.

Automate STEPLIB allocation through startup

CLISTS and REXX Execs to provide concurrent

access to multiple product versions and trans-

parent access to both test and production

systems from one ISPF session.

Dynamically allocate up to 128 datasets to

any DDNAME, including STEPLIB, ISPLLIB,

ISPPLIB, ISPMLIB, ISPTLIB, ISPSLIB, and more.

Issue STEPLIB commands directly from the

ISPF session, and allocate separate STEPLIBs in

each of the 32 ISPF split screens

independently of other split screens or TSO

READY.

The DYNA-STEP command format is compatible with the TSO allocate command, and dynamically allocated

datasets are searched in the order concatenated by DYNA-STEP™.

If the member is not found in the DYNA-STEP™ specified libraries, the usual search of LOGON specified STEPLIBS,

LPALIB, and the LINKLIST datasets is performed.

DYNA-STEP™ provides authorized users with efficient, direct access to multiple STEPLIBs, product versions, and DB2 subsystems.

The result is increased user and machine productivity, adding up to significant dollar savings.

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DYNA-STEP™ Dynamic STEPLIB and ISPF Library Management Solution

DYNA-STEP ISPF Interface Speeds Management of Allocations and the ISPF Environment

The DYNA-STEP ISPF interface enables users to rapidly

create and manage allocations through easy to use ISPF

panel options that present a full screen display of current

allocations in a TSO session, including STEPLIB. Using the

visual interface, users can manipulate concatenations

beyond the single execution of the DYNA-STEP command,

to modify allocations or perform ISPF functions on

displayed datasets. Datasets within an allocation can be

inserted, copied, moved or deleted.

DYNA-STEP users view and modify allocations

through the convenient DYSISPF interface.

Test Multiple Software Versions Side by Side with the Unique DYNA-STEP RENT Command

DYNA-STEP™ enables users to concurrently run multiple copies of identically named reentrant load modules, each

in a separate ISPF screen.

Through this unique capability, users can significantly speed upgrades of key applications and tools, such as QMF,

DB2 or SAS.

Simply adding the RENT keyword to existing DYNA-STEP command invocations is all it takes to gain access to

multiple copies of the same load modules from different libraries on different ISPF screens. Users can then easily

test new releases and software versions side by side with current versions.

When allocations are committed, the actual re-allocation is accomplished by internal execution of the DYNA-STEP

command. The DYNA-STEP command options to be used when performing these re-allocations can be modified

via a convenient Options display.

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DYNA-STEP™ Dynamic STEPLIB and ISPF Library Management Solution

DYNA-STEP Application Initiation Assist Facility - AIA

The DYNA-STEP Application Invocation Assist (AIA) facility enables z/OS teams to define easy-to-use keywords that

dynamically allocate and invoke specific application environments for authorized users. Users simply enter the

DYNA-STEP AIA keyword to invoke their application environment.

Further, AIA streamlines global application environment changes, enabling z/OS teams to simply update their AIA

definitions to invoke new application versions, without changes to keywords in use throughout the user

community. As a result, user retraining is eliminated, operational disruption is minimized, and user productivity is

retained across application changes and upgrades.

ADD - Add library allocations to an existing STEPLIB environment.

PUSH - Create a push down stack of STEPLIBs, saving the old environment and allowing nested sets

of allocations.

FRONT or BACK - Specify additional STEPLIB allocations to be concatenated in front or in back of the existing

environment.

PROP or NOPROP - Specify whether dynamic STEPLIBs allocated are to be propageted to other ISPF screens.

AFTER, BEFORE and POS - Specify the exact location in the concatenation to add a new dataset(s).

FILE - Dynamically allocate / alter a closed TSO DD statement allocation.

PERSIST - Request that DYNA-STEP give each ISPF screen a unique allocation for the specified DD names.

USECAT – Use the catalog to locate the data set, rather than relying on the previous allocation information.

GENERIC - Allocate dataset(s) to a system specified DDNAME, (such as SYSnnnnn), and dynamically return

that DDNAME as a variable in a CLIST or REXX EXEC.

DYNA-STEP Options Deliver Maximum Flexibility

DYNA-STEP™ provides the ability to either replace an existing STEPLIB environment or create a push down stack in

front of or behind the existing allocations. DYNA-STEP™ retains library authorization, suppresses version messages,

and includes unit and volume operands in case the specified dataset is uncataloged. Numerous optional

parameters allow authorized users to manage the environment for maximum productivity, and include:

Additional security benefits are also realized, enabling z/OS

teams to initiate and disable application access for users through

the AIA definitions, without exposing application specific

libraries or definitions.

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DYNA-STEP™ Dynamic STEPLIB and ISPF Library Management Solution

DYNA-STEP™ Provides Full Security

DYNA-STEP™ allocates standard OS partitioned datasets for the STEPLIB functions, allowing complete compatibility

with all popular security packages including CA-ACF2, CA-TOP SECRET, and RACF.

This enables installations to restrict user access to libraries as STEPLIB datasets. Further, all authorized code used

by the DYNA-STEP SVC is located within the SVC to further ensure security and the integrity of DYNA-STEP

functions.

In addition, a SAF interface is invoked for all DYNA-STEP functions to validate that users are authorized to perform

the DYNA-STEP functions requested, such as ADD and LIST.

The DYNA-STEP command runs as a TSO Command Processor, allowing the command limiting features of most

security products to restrict user access to DYNA-STEP facilities.

DYNA-STEP LIBDEF Support

DYNA-STEP™ provides full LIBDEF support for ISPF-related allocations, enabling users to manage their ISPF-related

DDnames such as ISPMLIB, ISPPLIB, etc. Further, standard ‘setup’ type CLISTs and REXX procedures can utilize all of

DYNA-STEP’s capabilities for setting up the entire environment (including ISPF elements, such as images, messages,

panels, skeletons, and tables).

DYNA-STEP™ Saves System Resources

DYNA-STEP™ Reduces Contention

TSO STEPLIB directories are searched each time a TSO command is entered, causing high contention on the STEPLIB

DASD volumes. DYNA-STEP™ reduces DASD search time, and therefore DASD contention.

DYNA-STEP™ Shortens Response Time

Program fetch is invoked each time a TSO command is entered, therefore the STEPLIB libraries are searched every

time a user hits enter. DYNA-STEP™ reduces the size of the list to be searched, and the associated search time. The

result is improved user response time and faster access to volumes for other users.

DYNA-STEP™ Reduces System I/Os

TSO STEPLIBs use CPU cycles and I/O to search the STEPLIB directories for every command. With DYNA-STEP™, the

I/O associated with long and repetitive DASD search operations is reduced.

DYNA-STEP™ Increases DB2 Flexibility

DYNA-STEP™ provides a flexible tool to expedite migration between DB2 test and production versions.

Using DYNA-STEP™, DBAs can STEPLIB to multiple DB2 systems, execute multiple DB2I sessions, and access

different DB2 subsystems.

DYNA-STEP™ Improves Service Levels

Users enjoy faster LOGON procedures, better response time, and overall better system performance, resulting in

increased user productivity and higher user satisfaction levels.

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DYNA-STEP™ Dynamic STEPLIB and ISPF Library Management Solution

STEPLIB-Rx™ Replaces Key TSOPLUS Functionality Painlessly

Many z/OS mainframe installations must now take action to transition away from the unsupported TSOPLUS

product, which was deemed “end of life” by CA Technologies in 2010. To address this growing need, Tone’s new

STEPLIB-Rx technology has been specifically designed to provide an easy to deploy alternative that replaces key

functionality of the TSOPLUS product, including the STEPLIBX Dynamic STEPLIB allocation capabilities and

the on-demand application facility in wide use by TSOPLUS installations.

STEPLIB-Rx™ by Tone Software is the expert solution to manage and automate dynamic allocation of STEPLIB

libraries to save time, reduce maintenance, and save system resources. Using STEPLIB-Rx™,

the STEPLIB configuration can be altered dynamically at any time to any new configuration, or to access any

application within a user’s ISPF session.

STEPLIB-Rx™ Increases User Productivity and System Efficiency

With STEPLIB-Rx™, allocation of STEPLIB datasets is removed from the LOGON procedure, reducing the need to

manually update and maintain numerous TSO Logon procedures, and eliminating repetitive LOGON and LOGOFF

actions to switch between test and production environments or applications. As a result, STEPLIB-Rx™ provides

key benefits including:

Faster TSO LOGONS that save time and boost productivity

Faster response times in most ISPF applications

Less maintenance associated with numerous LOGON PROCs

Expedited testing and application upgrade cycles

Reduced system resource consumption

Real dollar savings from improved user and system efficiency

A Seamless Transition Path - No Manual Conversions Required

TSOPLUS shops with STEPLIBX dynamic allocations imbedded in numerous CLISTs and REXX Execs no longer need

to tackle the time consuming, error prone task of editing or converting the existing allocations throughout their

entire environment.

Tone’s STEPLIB-Rx™ solution includes utilities to seamlessly transition the existing TSOPLUS environment to the

new STEPLIB-Rx™ technology by intelligently translating the existing STEPLIBX allocations imbedded in the

environment. As a result, users are not required to perform lengthy or complex manual conversions or

re-implementations to transition from TSOPLUS to Tone’s STEPLIB-Rx™ solution.

„The need for a fully supported STEPLIB solution has never been greater as many mainframe shops face the end of their legacy maintenance terms for the unsupported TSOPLUS software from CA.“ Tone’s STEPLIB-Rx™ solution expertly fills this void

with key capabilities specifically designed to make the

transition painless for the systems programming staff,

and transparent to the TSO and ISPF user

communities within these busy z/OS shops.

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STEPLIB-Rx™ TSOPLUS Replacement Solution

STEPLIB-Rx™ Delivers Extensive STEPLIB Management

STEPLIB-Rx™ enables each TSO and ISPF user to dynamically

allocate and free STEPLIB datasets at any time. The datasets

allocated using STEPLIB-Rx™ function as actual STEPLIB datasets,

just as those specified in users’ TSO LOGON procedures.

STEPLIB-Rx™ allows authorized users to:

Automate STEPLIB allocation through startup CLISTS and

REXX Execs to provide concurrent access to multiple product

versions and transparent access to both test and production

systems from one ISPF session.

Dynamically allocate up to 128 datasets to DDNAME

STEPLIB.

Issue STEPLIB commands directly from the ISPF session, and

allocate separate STEPLIBs in each of the 32 ISPF split

screens independently of other split screens or TSO READY.

Dynamically alter allocations and override standard library

assignments to concurrently access multiple application

versions across both test and production, to expedite testing

and migration to production.

Dynamically create new STEPLIBs and/or insert libraries at

any position into an existing STEPLIB concatenation.

Execute “Push and Pop” commands, allowing multiple

STEPLIB concatenation sequences to be temporarily saved

and restored any time during the session.

Datasets allocated by STEPLIB-Rx™ are searched in the order

concatenated by STEPLIB-Rx™. If the member is not found in the

STEPLIB-Rx™ specified libraries, then the LPALIB and the LINKLIST

datasets are searched.

STEPLIB-Rx™ Options Deliver Maximum Flexibility

STEPLIB-Rx™ provides the ability to replace an existing STEPLIB

environment or modify existing concatenations. STEPLIB-Rx™

retains library authorization and includes unit and volume

operands in case the specified dataset is uncataloged. Numerous

optional parameters allow authorized users to create the perfect

dynamic STEPLIB environment for high productivity.

STEPLIB-Rx™ Provides Full Security

STEPLIB-Rx™ allocates standard OS partitioned datasets, allowing

complete compatibility with popular security packages including CA

-ACF2, CA-TOP SECRET, and RACF. This enables installations to

restrict user access to libraries as STEPLIB datasets.

Test Multiple Software Versions

Side by Side with the Unique

STEPLIB-Rx RENT Command

STEPLIB-Rx™ enables authorized

users to concurrently run multiple

copies of identically named

reentrant load modules, each in a

separate ISPF screen. Through this

unique capability, users can

significantly speed upgrades of key

applications and tools, such as

QMF, DB2 or SAS.

Simply adding the RENT keyword

to your existing STEPLIB-Rx™

command invocations is all it takes

to gain access to multiple copies

of the same load modules from

different libraries on different ISPF

screens. Users can then easily test

new releases and multiple

software versions side by side with

current versions.

STEPLIB-Rx™ Fully Supports All

Levels of z/OS

STEPLIB-Rx™ is certified and

supports the latest z/OS operating

system releases. In addition,

SMP/E-based compliant

installation and maintenance is

provided for STEPLIB-Rx™.

Further, TONE actively participates

in the IBM System z ISV Program

to test and certify STEPLIB-Rx™ on

new IBM operating system

releases before they become

generally available.

STEPLIB-Rx™ TSOPLUS Replacement Solution

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Four distinct components together provide comprehensive automation:

Complete Event Automation for all Host console traffic

User-friendly menu interface for easy implementation and use

Counterpart Communication for cross-system automation

Unique Automation Specific Intelligence to automate any operational procedure

ACC™ outperforms typical host console automation solutions, providing unique Automation Specific Intelligence™

which utilizes powerful ACC Directors and Probes to automate all console, system, and application processes to

their optimum and desired state. ACC ASI processing is designed to deliver maximum automation with minimum

input, enabling operations personnel to implement ACC through easy-to-use automation menus, which allow

complex procedures to be implemented with little, if any, programming. A single keystroke invokes defined

automation and does not require knowledge of REXX or TSO CLISTs.

The ACC Event Automation facility uses a combination of Events and Actions to manage all console activity. Events

drive actions which are conditionally executed based on ACC Event Automation variables.

The following lists just a few of the many supported Event Automation Actions:

ACC provides complete EVENT AUTOMATION facilities for Messages, Commands, Timed and User Events.

ACC Event Automation provides the data center complete facilities to efficiently and accurately automate all

console traffic and activity, thus freeing operations personnel for other priority functions. Through user friendly

ISPF menus, control parameters for ALL systems are defined in a single common Event Automation Table.

This allows logical arrangement and avoids the confusion and maintenance associated with numerous complex

interrelated PDS members. A sample Event Automation Table containing hundreds of pre-coded event automation

situations is provided to allow implementation with little, if any, programming and NO knowledge of REXX or

CLISTs.

Over 90 different Event Automation Variables are available, some of which are listed below:

EVENT Automation

Issue Commands, CLISTs, REXX Execs or ASI Directors

Delayed action based on job completion

Create a NETVIEW event or issue a VM command

Route messages or commands to other systems

Issue replies by JOBNAME without reply

Highlight/Low light/Freeze messages

Create/Delete/Suppress/Issue messages

Allow or reject issued commands

Reply to WTORs

Delete or replace message text

Message or Command ID

Word of Text

Issuing PROCSTEP

Julian Date

Time of Day

Reply Number

User Events

JOB, STC Status

Substring of Text

ASID Type

Routing Codes

CPU Serial Number

Descriptor Codes

Day of Week

SMF, CPU ID

Issuing Job or Step Name

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Automated Command Center - ACC™ A Powerful Automation Technology

A Powerful Automation Technology

Automated Command Center - ACC™

Through ASI Processing, ACC manages the software that manages the Data Center

ACC Automation Specific Intelligence allows the user to describe what the system must do in standard operational

terms, without the requirement to tell ASI how to do those functions. ASI Processing™ allows proactive automation

of any operational function that can be written down - without message dependency. ASI Processing provides an

intelligent approach to automating system processes, automatically controlling the operating system, on-line

systems, time sharing systems and/or batch applications including Start Up, Damage Assessment, Restart, and

Shutdown. ASI Processing eliminates manual runbooks forever and invokes automation procedures based on:

AUTOMATION SPECIFIC Intelligence - ASI

User Events

Ad Hoc Events

Timed Interval

Job State

System State

Generated Events

Optional Message Interception

Optional Command Interception

How does ASI Processing work?

ASI Processing is comprised of system PROBES and automation DIRECTORS. ASI PROBES interrogate the system

status to provide crucial information, triggering powerful ASI automation DIRECTORS to take the appropriate

actions.

ASI PROBES interrogate the operating environment and test the system state including:

Device status: Is SYS001 online?

Job status: Is Job in step 7A?

Dataset existence: Does A.B.CYZ exist?

Started Task status: Is NET up?

Time Sharing User status: Is user XYZ logged on?

ASI PROBES determine and control the state of the system without the requirement of message triggering. Should

the user desire, message triggering is supported.

ASI DIRECTORS are open ended automation processes that understand and perform the internal functions required to

automate systems and applications. ASI DIRECTORS operate independently, responding to system changes,

restoring the desired system state, and automating unique functions. ACC provides over 100 sample

ASI DIRECTORS for convenience. Simply rearrange or insert the installation unique system, subsystem and task

names to completely automate most operational functions. ACC does not require REXX or TSO CLISTs for

automation and NO message dependency programming is required!

Counterpart Communications Counterpart Communications allows a single console to control the functions of multiple processors.

Utilizing ACC Counterpart Communications, decisions made on one system can be based on the events occurring on

other systems. ACC Counterpart Communications will:

Monitor multiple systems from a single console

Operate effectively without additional or dedicated hardware

Communicate via VTAM paths OR shared DASD

Use BOTH VTAM and shared DASD

ACC Counterpart Communications allows messages, commands and user generated events to be routed for

execution on any system. Events may be identified as “Routed” and special processing invoked, or they can be

processed as normal events. An additional routing function allows the status of each system to be available to all

other systems.

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TONE Software Mainframe Solution

OMC-FLASH OMC-FLASH is the premier high-performance solution to manage and control both JES2 and JES3 environments – including

jobs, output, devices, resources, workflow, and operations – All with one powerful JES-neutral solution.

OMC Host Output Management OMC is an integrated, high performance product suite designed to transparently move data between host and client/server

platforms, dynamically control enterprise-wide print and print devices, and effectively provide IT staff with a consolidated

interface to manage enterprise print activity across the mainframe host-enabled network.

DYNA-STEP DYNA-STEP is the premier solution to manage and automate dynamic allocation of STEPLIB and ISPF libraries to save time,

reduce maintenance, and save system resources.

STEPLIB-Rx TSOPLUS Replacement Tone’s STEPLIB-Rx solution provides a transparent, easy-to-deploy replacement for the TSOPLUS software no longer

supported by CA Technologies (CA Inc.). Tone is working directly with CA Technologies and CA TSOPLUS™ customers, ensuring

a painless and transparent migration for their z/OS environment.

ACC Host Console Automation ACC provides the data center complete facilities to efficiently and accurately automate all console traffic and activity, thus

freeing operations personnel. Through user friendly ISPF menus, control parameters for ALL systems are defined in a single

common Event Automation Table. A sample Event Automation Table containing hundreds of pre-coded event automation

situations is provided to allow implementation with little, if any, programming and NO knowledge of REXX or TSO CLIST’s.

All products are certified through a rigorous testing

process, and support the latest z/OS operating

system releases.

Further, TONE is an active member of

IBM PartnerWorld for ISVs, and actively

participates in the IBM System z ISV Early Program,

which enables TONE to fully test and certify

all products on new IBM operating system

software releases before they become generally

available.

Our Products are Fully Supported on all z/OS Releases and are SMP/E Compliant

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Product-Portfolio Mainframe Solutions

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About TONE

TONE SOFTWARE CORPORATION is a high technology software development firm

providing innovative enterprise-wide business computing solutions to Fortune 1000

companies around the world. Based in Anaheim, California, TONE SOFTWARE is

a privately owned technology company that answers to customers, not shareholders.

With a firm foundation of proven ability spanning more than three decades, TONE has

built a reputation for delivering premier software solutions and exceptional customer

service and support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

With a corporate focus on quality and service, TONE continues to develop, market, and

support strategic solutions that address the critical needs of today’s IT organizations in

the areas of cross-platform output management, distributed systems management and

automation, host system productivity tools, and telecommunications management.

www.tonesoft.com

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