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How to Use Working Storage in CICS
COBOL program supports CICS. A developer’s question is why Working-storage and Linkage sections are needed. Below are my answers. Why You Need Working Storage Definitions in CICS You can define error-counts, File descriptions at 01 levels, Record key, Symbolic map, etc..COPY MapnameCOPY DFHAIDCOPY DFHBMSCA You can also define, Transactions-ids, File-length,… Read More ⇢
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More on SQL Triggers in DB2 Context
SQL triggers additional points useful for db2 database developers Read More ⇢
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CICS-Sequential and Random Access
What is Random access and Sequential access in CICS mainframe Read More ⇢
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Top Features in CICS Transaction Server 4.2
It is the latest server. It has a lot of enhancements. We all aware that CICS runs mainly on ZOS. Very high usage in Banking and Insurance domains. Some of the recent changes in this version as follows: Event processing: New capability is, if any system failure or Db2 failure happens new version will… Read More ⇢
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How to Define VB files in COBOL Sample Logic
Here’s the logic to define VB files using the OCCURS clause. When you want simplified code always better use OCCURS clause, I am giving here two usages. These two styles save your precious time. Define VB files in COBOL USAGE 1 USAGE 2 The other way of coding VB files:… Read More ⇢
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COBOL String modification idea using pointer statement
The popular string modification ways described here with examples. You can use these into your COBOL project directly. Read More ⇢
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Xpediter Mainframe Debugger Tutorial (Part 2)
Xpediter tutorial explained useful commands Read More ⇢
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Os390 Vs Zos Top Differences
All may not be aware of these differences sometimes. Yes, all mainframe professionals are experts in the technologies, but in these not that much. Knowing a little bit about architecture will definitely keep you ahead. ZOs: It is 64 bit processing system it was introduced in 2000 It supports all… Read More ⇢
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Why GETMAIN You Need in CICS Programs
The real use of CICS GETMAIN command given with sample code. Read More ⇢






