Preface

This document is intended for application designers and developers who have experience in the operation and administration of IBM CICS and a working knowledge of the administration, file structure, and installation of the Suntrademark Mainframe Transaction Processing software (Sun MTP).


Before You Read This Book

In order to fully use the information in this document, you must have thorough knowledge of the topics discussed in these books:


How This Book Is Organized

Chapter 1 describes the Development System main menu and the tools you can use to create applications. It also provides information about Sun MTP standards.

Chapter 2 explains how to use the Sun MTP File Editor.

Chapter 3 describes how to use the Development System's UNIX® file utilities.

Chapter 4 describes Sun MTP support for the CICS API and the differences between Sun MTP and CICS.

Chapter 5 explains how to compile COBOL and PL/I application programs and BMS maps using the Development System tools. It also describes how to compile online COBOL programs and assemble maps using the command line interface.

Chapter 6 describes Sun MTP support for application programs written in Liant Open PL/I.

Chapter 7 describes Sun MTP support for application programs written in the C programming language.

Chapter 8 describes Sun MTP support for application programs written in the Javatrademark programming language.

Chapter 9 explains the screens and function key usage for the Screen Generation Utility (SGU).

Chapter 10 explains how Sun MTP supports the SQL interface to relational database management systems (RDBMS).

Chapter 11 describes how client applications communicate with a Sun MTP region using sockets.

Chapter 12 describes how to configure Sun MTP to work with MQSeries clients. It also explains issues that affect programs written to access the MQSeries messaging and queueing API.

Chapter 13 describes how to use the MQ-JMS Bridge.

Chapter 14 explains how to debug online applications using the Sun MTP Debug Facility, Micro Focus Animator for COBOL, Liant CodeWatch for PL/I, and the C symbolic debugger.

Chapter 15 describes how to invoke, compile, configure and execute batch programs using Sun MTP. Also included is information about debugging batch programs.

Chapter 16 describes how to access VSAM files using C programs that are not defined as Sun MTP resources. It also describes the supported C-ISAM functions.

The Glossary contains a list of terms used in this document.


Using UNIX Commands

This document does not contain information about basic UNIX commands and procedures such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices. Refer to the following for this information:

http://docs.sun.com


Typographic Conventions

Typeface/
Command Notation[1]

Meaning

Examples

AaBbCc123

The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output

Edit your.login file.

Use ls -a to list all files.

% You have mail.

AaBbCc123

What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output

% su

Password:

AaBbCc123

Book titles, new words or terms, words to be emphasized. Replace command-line variables with real names or values.

Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide.

These are called class options.

You must be superuser to do this.

To delete a file, type rm filename.

[ ]

Optional arguments in a command

unikixmain [-Q]

{ }

Alternative options separated by a vertical bar

kixfile [-r{Y|N}]

|

Separates alternative arguments

EXEC CICS READ DATASET | FILE


This document uses the following format for commands:

$ command required-argument [optional-argument]

If a command does not have optional arguments, type the command and press Return.


Shell Prompts

Shell

Prompt

C shell

machine-name%

C shell superuser

machine-name#

Bourne shell and Korn shell

$

Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser

#



Related Documentation

Product

Title

Part Number

Sun Mainframe Transaction Processing software

Sun Mainframe Transaction Processing Software Administrator's Guide

816-5327-11

Sun Mainframe Transaction Processing Software Configuration Guide

816-5328-11

Sun Mainframe Transaction Processing Software Installation Guide

816-5330-11

Sun Mainframe Transaction Processing Software Message Guide

816-5331-11

Sun Mainframe Transaction Processing Software Reference Guide

816-5334-11

Sun Mainframe Transaction Processing Software Release Notes for Solaris Platforms

817-5613-10

Sun Mainframe Transaction Processing Software Release Notes for AIX Platforms

817-5614-10

Sun Mainframe Transaction Processing Software Troubleshooting and Tuning Guide

816-5333-11

Sun Mainframe Batch Manager software

Sun Mainframe Batch Manager Software Configuration Guide

816-5342-11

Sun Mainframe Batch Manager Software Installation Guide

816-5343-11

Sun Mainframe Batch Manager Software Message Guide

816-5345-11

Sun Mainframe Batch Manager Software Migration Guide

816-5346-11

Sun Mainframe Batch Manager Software Reference Guide

816-5347-11

Sun Mainframe Batch Manager Software Release Notes for Solaris Platforms

817-5615-10

Sun Mainframe Batch Manager Software Release Notes for AIX Platforms

817-5616-10

Sun Mainframe Batch Manager Software User's Guide

816-5349-11

IBM CICS

CICS Application Programming Reference

SC33-1170

CICS Application Programming Primer

SC33-0674

CICS Master Index

SC33-1074

CICS Supplied Transactions

SC33-1686

CICS System Programming Reference

SC33-1689

Micro Focus Server Express

Micro Focus Server Express documentation CD-ROM

*

Liant Open PL/I

Liant Open PL/I User's Guide

*

Liant Open PL/I Language Reference Manual

*

Liant CodeWatch Reference Manual

*

C

C Compiler documentation

*

C-ISAM

C-ISAM Programmer's Manual

*

 

System Performance Tuning by Mike Loukides, published by O'Reilly & Associates as part of their "Nutshell" series

* These manuals vary with the platform being used. Consult your vendors for the manuals that are applicable to your platform.


Accessing Sun Documentation

You can view, print, or purchase a broad selection of Sun documentation, including localized versions, at:

http://www.sun.com/documentation


Contacting Sun Technical Support

If you have technical questions about this product that are not answered in this document, go to:

http://www.sun.com/service/contacting


Sun Welcomes Your Comments

Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions. You can submit your comments by going to:

http://www.sun.com/hwdocs/feedback

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