Same time reducing cost and risk, Micro Focus Mainframe Express® Enterprise Edition unlocks the value of your legacy to meet the needs of the future. Mainframe Express Enterprise Edition1 is the environment for mainframe application delivery. Benefits Accelerated Business Results Mainframe Express Enterprise Edition provides developers with.
Mainframe Express Enterprise Edition delivers a modern Windows® based development experience for Mainframe application development. Mainframe Express Enterprise Edition provides the following benefits: Improve developer productivity Developer productivity can increase by over 35% by off-loading the development environment of a mainframe application to Windows. This is achieved by giving developers access to far greater processing power than is usually available to development processes in mainframe environments. These productivity improvements deliver additional business benefits: Time-to-market can be reduced, development costs are reduced and resources can be freed for more innovative developments which increase competitiveness. Resources for innovation By increasing development productivity, more can be achieved with less. As a result, a higher percentage of development resources can be focused on more innovative projects rather than maintaining existing applications. Address mainframe skills shortages Migrating development environments off the mainframe removes the risk of shrinking numbers of mainframe programmers.
Today’s businesses look to deliver new and improved products and services to stay competitive, gain market share and drive growth. It is not unusual for software organizations to spend more than 80% of their time keeping existing applications compliant and functional. Finding strategies that increase productivity and increase the focus on innovation takes centre stage.
For many migrating, the entire application off the mainframe is a viable option. But when an organization is not quite ready to take that step, rehosting development is a strategy that organizations would do well to consider. Organizations have seen productivity improvements of over 30% simply by rehosting development off the mainframe. Analysis and compilation tasks that can take hours on the mainframe can be completed in minutes. Developers can then connect back to the mainframe where all updates are synchronized and promoted for subsequent testing phases. Industries.
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Micro Focus Sub-Systems, a Gateway to Information about Technology Micro Focus Solutions A Gateway to Information Table of Contents v-16.01.01 - sim4mfg1.htm The SimoTime Gateways to Technology offer practical, solution-oriented examples that use specific technologies. The Micro Focus Gateway provides documentation and sample source code to address specific programming requirements. Also included are tips and techniques for data file conversions and migrating applications between different platforms such as the IBM mainframe, Windows, Linux and UNIX. For specific information about Micro Focus products and services visit their web site at. We have made a significant effort to ensure the documents and software technologies are correct and accurate. We reserve the right to make changes without notice at any time.
The function delivered in this version is based upon the enhancement requests from a specific group of users. The intent is to provide changes as the need arises and in a timeframe that is dependent upon the availability of resources. Copyright © 1987-2019 SimoTime Technologies and Services All Rights Reserved Micro Focus offers a wide range of products and technologies for COBOL oriented applications that run on Mainframes, Windows and UNIX platforms.
This section provides COBOL oriented examples using two of the Micro Focus products, Mainframe Express and Net Express. The Mainframe Express (MFE) product provides a mainframe development platform that runs with Windows. MFE provides a COBOL compiler with support for the various mainframe dialects and the ability to run mainframe jobs using mainframe JCL.
A mainframe Assembler, a CICS Emulator, an IMS Emulator and DB/2 support are provided as additional options. A Mainframe Access (MFA) component is also included for connectivity to the mainframe and easy downloading and uploading of source code. In addition, VSAM Data Sets may be quickly downloaded and reformatted with a simple point-and-click process. This is an excellent tool for maintaining, testing and/or debugging mainframe applications independent of the mainframe. The Net Express product is COBOL oriented and provides a focus with Windows running on intel machines. The Net Express product also provides support for developing Java front-ends and calling COBOL programs.
Since COBOL has additional function not provided by Java this immediately gives Java programmers extended capability. For example, Java does not provide support for accessing Indexed files and COBOL does this quite well.
With the capability provided by Net Express the Java programmer quickly has access to Indexed files with a simple call. With the latest version of Net Express it is now possible to have and internet front-end using Java Server Pages (JSP's) and Java programs accessing data and processes using COBOL programs. The COBOL programs may be procedural or object-oriented. The programs (this includes the JSP's, Java and COBOL) may be used on a Windows platform and/or ported to a Linux or UNIX platform. The Enterprise Edition of the Micro Focus Server provides a path for migrating mainframe applications between a Mainframe and a Windows, UNIX or Linux System. This section provides processing options or alternatives for specialized requirements.
This suite of programs will describe and demonstrate how tape files are processed in a Micro Focus Enterprise Server environment. Explore How Tape Files may be Processed in a distributed environment using Micro Focus technologies. This item will provide links to additional information about the Micro Focus Compiler Directives. Explore How to Write to the Console and Wait for a Response from the system operator. This section will provide links to complementary technologies that support the various Micro Focus environments. These technologies are typically used by developers, analysts, testing groups and support personnel. This sample program demonstrates how to access JCL specifications from a COBOL program using the SimoTime Job Query program.
Information provided with the JOB and DD statements may be obtained by a simple call. This suite of programs requires a Windows System with Micro Focus Enterprise Server. Explore How to Query JCL from within a COBOL Program while a job is executing. This is an example of how to call the SimoTime Job Query program. Note: For additional information about the SimoTime Job Query program please contact the The following will describe a set of pre-defined processes that will assist in the definition, automation or repetition of user tasks. This document is an introduction or overview of the scripted application build process for an application that has been moved from a Mainframe System to a Windows system running a Micro Focus sub-system such as Enterprise Server, Application Server or Net Express.
Explore a Scripted Application Build Process for an application that has been moved from a Mainframe System to a Windows system running a Micro Focus sub-system such as Enterprise Server, Application Server or Net Express. When doing an 'application migration' or 'transferring and sharing data' between a Mainframe System and a Windows System with Micro Focus Server it can be a challenge to create and populate the Server Catalog entries for Data Files, Partitioned Data Sets and GDG Base Definitions.
This document describes a possible solution to this challenge. Explore a higher-level perspective of the catalog migration process for the Micro Focus environment. This document is an introduction or overview of the ezSERIES or sys1SERIES of Windows Command files that may be used to start a region within Enterprise Server, submit or schedule batch jobs to a region within Enterprise Server or stop a region within Enterprise Server.
There are four (4) primary command files used in the ezSERIES and sys1SERIES. Explore the 'EZ.' and 'SYS1.' Series of command files that may be used to start an Enterprise Server Instance (or region), submit or schedule batch jobs to an Enterprise Server Instance, stop an Enterprise Server Instance and more.
The following describes a suite of utility programs that will list the resources used by a Micro Focus Enterprise Service Instance. This utility program will list the contents of the CATALOG.DAT file that is used by Micro Focus Server for Mainframe Migration and Mainframe Express. The catalog file is a Micro Focus Key Sequence file. The catalog contains information for mapping MVS Data Set Names (DSN) to PC file names. The PC file names may be relative (based on where the CATALOG.DAT file is located) or absolute (drive: directory filename.ext) or it may be preceded with the name of a Micro Focus Fileshare Server ($$servername).
This utility program provides a quick and simple way to list or hexdump the contents of the CATALOG.DAT file to an ASCII/Text file from a Windows Command. The list or hexdump file may be viewed with Notepad. Explore a Micro Focus CATALOG List function that will list the content of the catalog from a Windows Command line. An optional catalog dump feature is avaliable to view the binary fields.
For the CICS environment the resources used by the Micro Focus Enterprise Server, Mainframe Subsystem Support (or ES/MSS) is stored in the resource definitions file (DFHDRDAT). This file is a Micro Focus Key-Sequenced-Data-Set. This sample batch job uses CASRDTEX to extract the File Control Table (FCT) entries and post this information into an ASCII/Text file. A COBOL program is then used to read the ASCII/Text file and produce a Comma-Separated-Values (CSV) File that can be easily imported into an Excel spread sheet. Explore How to Retrieve the File Control Table (FCT) Information from the DFHDRDAT file using the Micro Focus CASRDTEX Utility program. For the CICS environment the resource used by the Micro Focus Enterprise Server, Mainframe Subsystem Support (or ES/MSS) is stored in the resource definitions file (DFHDRDAT).
This file is a Micro Focus Key-Sequenced-Data-Set. This sample batch job uses CASRDTEX to extract the Program Control Table (PCT) entries and post this information into an ASCII/Text file. A COBOL program is then used to read the ASCII/Text file and produce a Comma-Separated-Values (CSV) File that can be easily imported into an Excel spread sheet.
Explore How to Retrieve the Program Control Table (PCT) Information from the DFHDRDAT file using the Micro Focus CASRDTEX Utility program. The purpose of this section is to provide reference material or links to reference materials that are helpful for mainframe programmers. The mainframe has a variety of numeric formats. The Introduction to Mainframe Numeric Formats is a review session that describes the most commonly used numeric formats.
Specific documents for the various numeric formats are as follows. Item Description This document is an introduction to the various numeric formats used by COBOL and the IBM mainframe systems The session will describe three of the popular numeric formats used with COBOL and IBM Mainframe systems.
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The discussions include further detail about the issues and concerns of unsigned (or implied positive) numbers, signed (positive or negative) numbers and decimal or whole numbers. A sample of how to convert non-print formats to display or print formats is included along with a sample COBOL program. This document will focus on a discussion of a numeric field (or data string) format referred to as zoned decimal and is commonly used on an IBM Mainframe System.
This is the default numeric format for COBOL and may be explicitly defined with the 'USAGE IS DISPLAY' clause. This document will focus on a discussion of a numeric field (or data string) known as 'PACKED-DECIMAL' format (also referred to as packed data or a packed numeric field). This format is used on an IBM Mainframe and is supported by Micro Focus COBOL running on Windows or UNIX. This document provides an overview (description and discussion of content and size) of binary (or COMP) fields as they are implemented on an IBM Mainframe or a Micro Focus Windows, Unix or Linux environment. This document will focus on the discussion of an edited numeric format (or using an edit mask) that is typically used by COBOL programmers that maintain or support Mainframe applications. The edited numeric format is typically used to prepare or convert numeric data that is stored in a variety of formats into a format that is easily read by human beings or easily exported to a non-Mainframe or non-COBOL environment such as an excel spreadsheet running on a Windows platform. Links to Reference Material for Numeric Formats This item will provide links to additional information about data content and data management.
Item Description This table is provided as a reference for ASCII and EBCDIC translation. When moving information (files or data buffers) between EBCDIC machines and ASCII machines it is quite often necessary to convert the information. If the data strings contain only display or printable characters then it is a straightforward, byte for byte conversion.
However, in the real world the actual conversion of data strings between the ASCII and EBCDIC encoding schemas is usually more complicated than a simple byte for byte conversion. For example, if the data strings contain packed or binary data or control information then the data conversion becomes content sensitive. Ever since the second computer was introduced into the world the file management tasks of data file transfer, share, convert and compare (or data file validation) have been technically challenging. This document is an overview of the data file management task involved in today's world of mainframe and distributed systems. This document is an introduction or overview of the data file transfer aspects of an application or data migration between a mainframe system and a Windows system. Many of the topics are appropriate for Linux and UNIX Systems.
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Data conversions may be driven by business requirements or system requirements such as changes in system architectures. This document is an introduction or overview of the data file conversion aspects of an application or data migration between a mainframe system and a distributed system. Reviewing the results obtained during a regression test that follows a system, application or programming change is one of the factors that drive a requirement for comparing data files.
The scope of this effort is dependent of the type (or format) of file being compared and the complexity of the record structure within the file. Comparing the files is only half of the effort. What to do once an error (or non-equal) condition occurs can be a significant part of the effort. This is a link to a white paper that provides a quick overview of the various Micro Focus File Formats provided for the Linux, UNIX and Windows environments supported by Micro Focus This example will focus on Micro Focus Enterprise Server and the Mainframe Sub-System (or ES/MSS). When a Region (or Server) is configured within Micro Focus Enterprise Server to run batch jobs (i.e.
Submit JCL) a default directory is defined and used for placement of new physical files that are allocate by a job. This is an example of how to catalog a new data set and override the base configuration and place the physical file in an alternate directory. The technique provides the capability to key off any portion of a catalog record to control the target directory where the physical files will reside.
A brief discussion about the alternatives for tape devices in a Micro Focus Server environment. Links to Reference Material for Non-Relational Data Processing Tasks This item will provide links to additional information about the Micro Focus Compiler Directives. Explore the Compiler Directives available for the Micro Focus COBOL technologies. Item Description This document provides information about how to specify and use the Micro Focus compiler directives that may be required to control program behavior in the Linux, UNIX or Windows environments in a manner compliant with the compiler options and subsequent execution on the Mainframe System.
This document is an introduction or overview of the scripted application build process for an application that has been moved from a Mainframe System to a Windows system running a Micro Focus sub-system such as Enterprise Server, Application Server or Net Express. Links to Reference Material for Micro Focus Compiler Directives This item will provide links to additional information about the Micro Focus Compiler Directives. Explore a Scripted Application Build Process for an application that has been moved from a Mainframe System to a Windows system running a Micro Focus sub-system such as Enterprise Server, Application Server or Net Express. The Micro Focus Gateway provides documentation and sample source code to address specific programming requirements. This document may be used as a tutorial for new programmers or as a quick reference for experienced programmers. In the world of programming there are many ways to solve a problem. This document and the links to other documents are intended to provide a greater awareness of the Data Management and Application Processing alternatives.
The documentation and software were developed and tested on systems that are configured for a SIMOTIME environment based on the hardware, operating systems, user requirements and security requirements. Therefore, adjustments may be needed to execute the jobs and programs when transferred to a system of a different architecture or configuration. SIMOTIME Services has experience in moving or sharing data or application processing across a variety of systems. For additional information about SIMOTIME Services or Technologies please send an e-mail to: or call 415 883-6565. We appreciate hearing from you. Permission to use, copy, modify and distribute this software, documentation or training material for any purpose requires a fee to be paid to SimoTime Technologies.
Once the fee is received by SimoTime the latest version of the software, documentation or training material will be delivered and a license will be granted for use within an enterprise, provided the SimoTime copyright notice appear on all copies of the software. The SimoTime name or Logo may not be used in any advertising or publicity pertaining to the use of the software without the written permission of SimoTime Technologies. SimoTime Technologies makes no warranty or representations about the suitability of the software, documentation or learning material for any purpose. It is provided 'AS IS' without any expressed or implied warranty, including the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. SimoTime Technologies shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special or consequential damages resulting from the loss of use, data or projects, whether in an action of contract or tort, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of this software, documentation or training material.
This section includes links to documents with additional information that are beyond the scope and purpose of this document. The first group of documents may be available from a local system or via an internet connection, the second group of documents will require an internet connection. Note: A SimoTime License is required for the items to be made available on a local system or server.
The following links may be to the current server or to the Internet. Note: The latest versions of the SimoTime Documents and Program Suites are available on the Internet and may be accessed using the icon. If a user has a SimoTime Enterprise License the Documents and Program Suites may be available on a local server and accessed using the icon. Explore The ASCII and EBCDIC Translation Tables. These tables are provided for individuals that need to better understand the bit structures and differences of the encoding formats. Explore The File Status Return Codes to interpret the results of accessing VSAM data sets and/or QSAM files. The following links will require an internet connect.
A good place to start is for access to white papers, program examples and product information. This link requires an Internet Connection Explore for more information about products and services available from Micro Focus. This link requires an Internet Connection. Explore the Glossary of Terms for a list of terms and definitions used in this suite of documents and white papers. This document was created and is copyrighted and maintained by SimoTime Technologies. If you have any questions, suggestions, comments or feedback please call at 1 415 827-7045 or send an e-mail to: We appreciate hearing from you. SimoTime Technologies was founded in 1987 and is a privately owned company.
We specialize in the creation and deployment of business applications using new or existing technologies and services. We have a team of individuals that understand the broad range of technologies being used in today's environments. Our customers include small businesses using Internet technologies to corporations using very large mainframe systems. Quite often, to reach larger markets or provide a higher level of service to existing customers it requires the newer Internet technologies to work in a complementary manner with existing corporate mainframe systems. We specialize in preparing applications and the associated data that are currently residing on a single platform to be distributed across a variety of platforms. Preparing the application programs will require the transfer of source members that will be compiled and deployed on the target platform. The data will need to be transferred between the systems and may need to be converted and validated at various stages within the process.
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