Verastream Transaction Integrator
Verastream Transaction Integrator
Verastream Transaction Integrator
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<strong>Verastream</strong> <strong>Transaction</strong> <strong>Integrator</strong>An Advanced SOA Solution for CICS and IMS EnvironmentsPRODUCT PROFILE<strong>Verastream</strong> <strong>Transaction</strong> <strong>Integrator</strong>An Advanced SOA Solution for CICS and IMS EnvironmentsEver since its introduction in 1964, theIBM mainframe has led the market inperformance and scalability. This platformcontinues to serve as a critical data andapplication repository for virtually allGlobal 2000 corporations. The mostwell-established mainframe applicationenvironments are CICS ® and IMS, whichcan play an important role in yourintegration strategy.A Non-Invasive Approach to CICSand IMS IntegrationAttachmate ® <strong>Verastream</strong> ® <strong>Transaction</strong><strong>Integrator</strong> offers direct transactionaccess to programs in the CICS and IMSenvironments. Developers can access dataand logic from CICS and IMS programsto create services and components (e.g.,COM, .NET, Java, or web services) that canbe used in web, portal, CRM, mobile, callcenter,and web self-service solutions.The versatile <strong>Verastream</strong> client/serverimplementation includes a graphicaldesign environment and web-basedcentralized management. <strong>Verastream</strong><strong>Transaction</strong> <strong>Integrator</strong> requires no changesto valuable legacy code or associatedbusiness processes.Integrating CICSCustomer Information ControlSystem from IBM is perhaps themost widely used family of solutionsfor online transaction managementand connectivity. With <strong>Verastream</strong><strong>Transaction</strong> <strong>Integrator</strong>, you can harvestand transform DPL-compliant CICStransactions directly, without goingthrough any presentation logic.<strong>Verastream</strong> <strong>Transaction</strong> <strong>Integrator</strong>accepts input data and delivers outputdata via market standards such as .NETor Java objects. This data can then beused in new applications. You can alsouse <strong>Verastream</strong> <strong>Transaction</strong> <strong>Integrator</strong> totransfer data from one enterprise systemto another when one or both systems arein a CICS environment.<strong>Verastream</strong> <strong>Transaction</strong> <strong>Integrator</strong>directly accesses the host transactionbusiness logic through the COMMAREAvia Distributed Program Link (DPL).OS/390<strong>Verastream</strong>APIClient<strong>Verastream</strong>RuntimeEngineTCP/IPTCP/IP NetworkOS/390 e-Network Communications ServerCICS <strong>Transaction</strong> ServerCustomer CICS ApplicationsCICSWebSupportDPL<strong>Verastream</strong>CICSWebAttachThis diagram shows the architecture of <strong>Verastream</strong> <strong>Transaction</strong> <strong>Integrator</strong> when used to integrate CICS transactions.
PRODUCT PROFILEOS/390IMS SystemJava.NET or COMWeb Services<strong>Verastream</strong><strong>Transaction</strong> BuilderTCP/IPIMS ConnectXCF ServicesOTMA<strong>Transaction</strong> ManagerDatabase ManagerNew ApplicationsIMSMessageQueuesIMSDatabasesThis diagram shows the architecture of <strong>Verastream</strong> <strong>Transaction</strong> <strong>Integrator</strong> when used tointegrate IMS transactions.Integrating IMSInformation Management System is thepremier IBM transactional and hierarchicaldatabase management system. With<strong>Verastream</strong> <strong>Transaction</strong> <strong>Integrator</strong>, youcan encapsulate data and logic fromIMS applications as reusable services.<strong>Verastream</strong> integrates IMS transactionsdirectly through Open <strong>Transaction</strong> ManagerAccess (OTMA) via IMS Connect (anoptionally installable component of IMS).Unlike CICS transactions, IMS transactionsare typically independent of any presentationlogic, because the logic is written asa separate macro routine executed bythe Message Formatting Service (MFS)subsystem of IMS. The IMS programs arebound to these formatting routines during anIMS system generation.Because the OTMAfacility is above theMFS component, nopresentation logicgets included.<strong>Verastream</strong> Technology<strong>Verastream</strong> <strong>Transaction</strong> <strong>Integrator</strong> includesthe following modules:• <strong>Transaction</strong> designerTo simplify mid-tier use of hosttransactions, descriptive names (oraliases) can be assigned that are uniqueto the service. The transaction designeris breakthrough technology in terms ofits ability to import and parse copybookstructures in the user interface. Asimple drag-and-drop method makesthe building of services quick andstraightforward, without the need forin-depth mainframe skills. And unlikeother integration products, <strong>Verastream</strong><strong>Transaction</strong> <strong>Integrator</strong> can deal withThis screen shows the workflow made possible in the design process by the <strong>Verastream</strong>transaction designer.
<strong>Verastream</strong> <strong>Transaction</strong> <strong>Integrator</strong>An Advanced SOA Solution for CICS and IMS Environmentsevery style construct in a CICS or IMSapplication. In fact, <strong>Verastream</strong> is theonly solution to facilitate workflow in thedesign process using this specific method.• Runtime engineOnce the task interface object isintegrated into the application,end users have access to CICS orIMS transactions. The <strong>Verastream</strong><strong>Transaction</strong> <strong>Integrator</strong> runtimeengine allows multiple users to havesimultaneous access to transactions. Itworks in conjunction with an applicationserver or another calling applicationto provide integration points for newapplications. Developers can integrate<strong>Verastream</strong> <strong>Transaction</strong> <strong>Integrator</strong> tasksfrom application servers in .NET orJava frameworks.The <strong>Verastream</strong> transaction designerand the runtime engine, together withother <strong>Verastream</strong> <strong>Transaction</strong> <strong>Integrator</strong>features, help IT organizations executecurrent initiatives while providing a flexibleapplication-development platform forongoing projects.The <strong>Verastream</strong> AdvantageWith the direct integration made possibleby <strong>Verastream</strong> <strong>Transaction</strong> <strong>Integrator</strong>,you benefit from the inherent reliabilityof CICS and IMS transactions. Here aresome specific <strong>Verastream</strong> <strong>Transaction</strong><strong>Integrator</strong> advantages:• PerformanceBy harvesting transactions directly,without going through any presentationlogic or terminal I/O, <strong>Verastream</strong><strong>Transaction</strong> <strong>Integrator</strong> offers a highperformanceapproach. Depending on yourplatform and bandwidth, you can support300 to 400 transactions per second.• Ease of useThe <strong>Verastream</strong> transaction designercaptures COBOL copybooks with dragand-dropease so there is no handcoding. Because developers can isolatethe tasks that are needed (including“redefine” and “occur” statements),they maintain granular control.• ThroughputDPL-based interactions between theapplication and the host deliver betterthroughput, while support for TCP/IP inCICS <strong>Transaction</strong> Server v1.3 or laterdelivers better results.• Open standardsYou can capture transactions as standardinterfaces for reuse in today’s applications.<strong>Verastream</strong> open standards include J2EE,Microsoft, and web-service interfaces.• Security<strong>Verastream</strong> <strong>Transaction</strong> <strong>Integrator</strong>supports IBM RACF Top Secret, ACF2,and Microsoft IIS Secure Sockets Layer,to safeguard data and transactions.• ExtensibilityA DPL-enabled, host-based Javacomponent communicates directly withIBM environments over TCP/IP or SNAto work with your existing infrastructure.• ScalabilityThe runtime engine’s support for failoverand load balancing allows for scalingacross multiple servers.This set of advantages is unique to<strong>Verastream</strong> <strong>Transaction</strong> <strong>Integrator</strong>, today’stop solution for quick, risk-free extensionof your CICS and IMS systems.<strong>Verastream</strong> Product Line<strong>Verastream</strong> <strong>Transaction</strong> <strong>Integrator</strong> ispart of the Attachmate <strong>Verastream</strong>legacy integration suite, a completerange of mainframe, desktop, and webmodernization tools. Our solutions deliverthe full spectrum of basic rejuvenation tocustomized presentation and sophisticatedhigh-performance integration. <strong>Verastream</strong>generatedservices can be mixed, matched,and reused selectively to extend legacyfunctionality to new applications ornew users. No code changes to legacyapplications are required.
PRODUCT PROFILEBy providing a wide range of standardinterfaces to host-based data sources,programs, and applications, <strong>Verastream</strong>solutions enable any client to access anyhost resource. That means the solutionsyou develop today will remain effectiveover the long term. With the <strong>Verastream</strong>integration suite, you can optimize thefollowing resources and more:ApplicationsCICSIMS/TMCICS 3270 Bridge3270 & 5250VT420HP700/92 & HP2392AWeb / HTMLDesktop (Windows, Java, DOS, Web-based)About AttachmateAttachmate helps businesses extend,manage, and secure their IT investments.We offer a broad range of solutions—fromterminal emulation, legacy integration,and PC lifecycle management productsto innovative systems and securitymanagement tools. With our technology,more than 65,000 businesses worldwideare putting their IT assets to work innew and meaningful ways. Learn moreat www.attachmate.comData SourcesAdabasDB2 ®DB400IMS/DBSQL ServerVSAMProgramsCOBOLNaturalRPGCorporate Headquarters1500 Dexter Avenue NorthSeattle, Washington 98109TEL 206 217 7500EMEA HeadquartersThe NetherlandsTEL +31 71 368 1100FAX +31 71 368 1181Asia Pacific HeadquartersAustraliaTEL +61 3 9825 2300FAX +61 3 9825 2399Latin America HeadquartersMexicoTEL +52 55 9178 4970FAX +52 55 5540 4886WEBattachmate.comE-MAIL info@attachmate.com800 872 2829FAX 206 217 7515For regional office information, visit www.attachmate.com.Provided for informational use only; may be modified at any time without notice.Copyright © 2007 Attachmate Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Attachmate, the Attachmate symbol, and <strong>Verastream</strong> are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Attachmate Corporation, in the USAand other countries. All other trademarks, trade names, or company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property of their respective owners. 06-0045.0907
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