IBM System z from Mainline

CICS Installation and Upgrade

CICS is an integral part of all mainframe operations, and continues to be the premier online transaction processing software. It is extremely important to remain at the latest release to exploit the latest software enhancements, including intra and internet access. Mainline Information Systems provides professional services to install or upgrade your CICS environment with the latest released level, as well as keeping your CICS system current with the latest maintenance from IBM. Mainline's implementation services are designed to work closely with our clients to understand their system requirements, to ensure a successful upgrade to the CICS environment.

Mainline CICS installation and upgrade services include:

  • Install base software and maintenance using SMP/E
  • IPL the SVCs required for CICS
  • Review/define the necessary components to convert Journal Control to use the MVS system logger.
  • Build a new CICS System Data Set (CSD)
  • Create a new CICS startup PROC for CICS/TS
  • Create a new System Initialization Table (SIT), migrating any of the necessary parameters.
  • Upgrade security
  • Create an OMVS segment (UID) if CICS will use the web interface.
  • Implement DB2 adapter code
  • Updates to any in-house products that may key off CICS messages written to the system log

Our mainframe solutions and value-add services include:

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