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Chapter 1: Understanding the Server Option


What is the Server Option?

The Server Option is an application programming environment (API) enabling the creation of mainframe applications for use by Sybase client applications. Server Option applications can retrieve and update data stored in mainframe resources like the following:

The Server Option is available for CICS, IMS TM, and MVS.

NoteThis book explains how the Server Option functions in an IMS or MVS environment. For information on how the Server Option functions in the CICS environment, see the Mainframe Connect Server Option for CICS Installation and Administration Guide.





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