This book describes how to install and configure the Mainframe Connect™ Client Option for IMS and MVS. It includes planning considerations, installation instructions, configuration instructions, and troubleshooting information.
The guidelines and instructions in this book are intended for those who install, configure, and maintain Sybase® mainframe components on an IBM z/Series mainframe computer. This book refers to anyone performing these tasks as the Client Option administrator.
This book assumes that you have a working knowledge of system administration for your environment.
This table shows where to find the information you need in this book.
To |
See |
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|---|---|---|
Understand |
The Client Option |
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Plan |
For installation and configuration |
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Install |
The Client Option |
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Access |
A server or host-based database using the Interactive SQL utility (isql) |
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Customize |
The Client Option |
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Reference |
Default translation tables to customize SBCSs |
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For the latest product information, refer to the release bulletins for the Client Option.
You may also need to refer to the following related documentation:
Mainframe Connect Client Option for CICS Installation and Administration Guide
Mainframe Connect Client Option and Server Option Messages and Codes
Mainframe Connect Client Option Programmers Reference for C
Mainframe Connect Client Option Programmers Reference for COBOL
Mainframe Connect Client Option Programmers Reference for PL/1
Mainframe Connect Client Option Programmers Reference for Client Services Applications
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Refer to the SyBooks Installation Guide on the Getting Started CD, or the README.txt file on the SyBooks CD for instructions on installing and starting SyBooks.
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To access the Sybase Product Manuals Web site, go to Product Manuals.
Technical documentation at the Sybase Web site is updated frequently.
Finding the latest information on product certifications
Point your Web browser to Technical Documents.
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Select a product name from the product list and click Go.
Select the Certification Report filter, specify a time frame, and click Go.
Click a Certification Report title to display the report.
Creating a personalized view of the Sybase Web
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Finding the latest information on EBFs and software
maintenance
Point your Web browser to the Sybase Support Page.
Select EBFs/Maintenance. If prompted, enter your MySybase user name and password.
Select a product.
Specify a time frame and click Go. A list of EBF/Maintenance releases is displayed.
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Click the Info icon to display the EBF/Maintenance report, or click the product description to download the software.
This section describes the syntax and style conventions used in this book.
The Client Option uses 8-character function names, while other versions of Client-Library™ (CT-Library) use longer names. This book uses the long version of CT-Library names with one exception: The 8-character version is used in syntax statements. For example, CTBCMDPROPS has 11 letters. In the syntax statement, it is written CTBCMDPR, using 8 characters. You can use either version in your code.
The following table explains the syntax conventions used in this book.
Symbol |
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|---|---|
( ) |
Parentheses indicate that parentheses are included as part of the command. |
{ } |
Braces indicate that you must choose at least one of the enclosed options. Do not type the braces when you type the option. |
[ ] |
Brackets indicate that you can choose one or more of the enclosed options, or none. Do not type the brackets when you type the options. |
| |
The vertical bar indicates that you can select only one of the options shown. Do not type the bar in your command. |
, |
The comma indicates that you can choose one or more of the options shown. Separate each choice by using a comma as part of the command. |
The following table explains style conventions used in this book.
This type of information |
Looks like this |
|---|---|
Gateway-Library function names |
TDINIT, TDRESULT |
Client-Library function names |
CTBINIT, CTBRESULTS |
Other executables (DB-Library™ routines, SQL commands) in text |
the dbrpcparam routine, a select statement |
Directory names, path names, and file names |
/usr/bin directory, interfaces file |
Variables |
n bytes |
Adaptive Server® Enterprise (ASE) datatypes |
datetime, float |
Sample code |
01 BUFFER PIC S9(9) COMP SYNC. 01 BUFFER PIC X(n). |
User input |
01 BUFFER PIC X(n) |
Client-Library and Gateway-Library function argument names |
BUFFER, RETCODE |
Client-Library function arguments that are input (I) or output (O) |
COMMAND – (I) RETCODE – (O) |
Names of objects stored on the mainframe |
SYCTSAA5 |
Symbolic values used with function arguments, properties, and structure fields |
CS-UNUSED, FMT-NAME, CS-SV-FATAL |
Client-Library property names |
CS-PASSWORD, CS-USERNAME |
Client-Library and Gateway-Library datatypes |
CS-CHAR, TDSCHAR |
All other names and terms appear in this typeface.
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