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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.
OMC-FLASH™ JES Spool Viewing and Management Solution
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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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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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