The CICS Project is chartered to provide an exchange forum for users of the IBM CICS family of products and their ancillary services. The goals of this project include providing the membership with technical education, keeping them informed of new developments within the CICS family of products, promoting dialogue between members and IBM and among the membership itself, and submitting requirements and papers to IBM on technical needs and business directions in the CICS product line.
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Classification
Administrative
Speaker:
Abstract:
This is a working session for CICS Project ribbon wearers and interested parties to discuss project business such as planning future agendas, working on papers and other projects, discussing past SHARE meetings, shaping the future of the project, etc. These sessions are NOT restricted to ribbon wearers. Anyone with an interest in the project or who may wish to become a working member of the project is welcome to attend.
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Classification
Administrative
Speaker:
Abstract:
This is a working session for CICS Project ribbon wearers and interested parties to discuss project business such as planning future agendas, working on papers and other projects, discussing past SHARE meetings, shaping the future of the project, etc. These sessions are NOT restricted to ribbon wearers. Anyone with an interest in the project or who may wish to become a working member of the project is welcome to attend.
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Classification
Administrative
Speaker:
Abstract:
CICS Project Members - who include Session Chairs, Project Officers, Committee Chairs, and IBM Representatives - MUST attend this session to discuss the week's agenda, speakers, logistics, etc. Anyone who will be a speaker in a session sponsored by the CICS Project this week is also requested to attend.
This is NOT a closed session. Anyone with an interest in the project or who may wish to become a working member of the project is welcome to attend.
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Track:
If you are interested in CICS Systems Programming...
Symposium:
zNextGen
Classification
Technical
Speakers:
Dave Andrews, IBM UK Laboratories Limited Steve Ware, University of FloridaBiography
Abstract:
If you want the inside information on what is happening this week in the CICS Project, this is the session for you. During the first part of the session, the CICS Project Manager will give a brief description of the project and its organization. The schedule for the week will be discussed and other items of interest highlighted. Please join us in kicking off another information-packed week at SHARE.
During the second part of this session, Dave Andrews, the IBM CICS Development Director from the Hursley Laboratory, will deliver the CICS product update and keynote. There's been lots of excitement around CICS recently, including CICS TS V4.1 for z/OS, CICS Explorer, and Event Processing, so this should be a session on your MUST ATTEND list!
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Track:
If you are interested in CICS Systems Programming...
Symposium:
zNextGen
Classification
Technical
Speaker:
Steve Zemblowski, IBM Corporation
Abstract:
CICS Transaction Server for z/OS V4.1 will deliver new business event capabilities, Web 2.0 programming support, and new operational tooling that will enable enterprise agility when responding to business opportunity and risk in rapidly changing markets. Its traditional qualities of security, reliability, availability, scalability, data-integrity, and application responsiveness make CICS TS the perfect transaction-server partner for Web application servers.
CICS TS V4.1 will build on the solid foundations, mature service oriented architecture (SOA) support, and open connectivity of previous CICS versions, bringing new levels of ease-of-use and flexibility to meet the needs of the next generation of business users.
Come to this session to see how CICS can help you in:
Competing for new opportunities by gaining insight into business processes and responding by modifying key business applications quickly and with confidence
Complying with corporate, industry and government policies to manage business risk of critical business applications
Controlling costs by simplifying IT infrastructure and improving development and operations productivity through easier-to-use interfaces and functions
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Track:
If you are interested in CICS Systems Programming...
Symposium:
zNextGen
Classification
Technical
Speaker:
Fraser Bohm, IBM Corporation
Abstract:
This session provides a brief overview of the Event Processing capability introduced in CICS TS V4.1. The session will then dive into a practical demonstration of the steps to create, deploy and manage event specifications in IBM CICS Transaction Server V4.1 and how to make those events available to consumers such as IBM WebSphere Business Monitor and IBM WebSphere Business Events. The session will include a demonstration of creating an event specification within an event binding using the Event Binding Editor (part of the CICS Explorer), explaining the various options and aspects of the specifications, as well as showing deployment and testing of an event binding.
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Track:
If you are interested in CICS Systems Programming...
Symposium:
zNextGen
Classification
Technical
Speaker:
Gene Hudders, C\Trek Corporation
Abstract:
The System Initialization Table (SIT) is an important table that is used to provide the CICS system with initial values and options required and used during CICS execution. Over the years new SIT parameters have been introduced, some parameters have been eliminated and some parameters have had their options changed. However, many installations continue to use the same SIT with minor modifications or accepting the defaults without giving any consideration to the effect that the parameters may have on the system and in particular CPU utilization. In this session, the speaker covers most of the more important SIT parameters that should be analyzed to ensure the proper setting to ensure that CPU cycles are not wasted. The proper definition of these parameters is important to the performance tuning of a production CICS system. This session is useful for both the experienced and novice CICS system programmer.
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Track:
If you are interested in CICS Systems Programming...
Symposium:
zNextGen
Classification
Technical
Speakers:
Lisa Fellows, Bank of America Matthew Webster, IBM UK Laboratories Limited
Abstract:
The IBM CICS Explorer is the Smart New Face of CICS for application developers, system programmers and other operational staff. As well as providing a modern and highly customizable experience the Explorer is an integration platform for CICS and 3rd party tools. Using integrated help, tutorials and a direct connection to the CICS Information Center both experienced and new users will find getting started easy.
Join this session to learn the experiences of using CICS Explorer at Bank of America as well as insights into the capability afforded with CICS TS V4.1 from a long term user of CICSPlex SM. As a new version of Explorer continues to be delivered every 90 days see a live demo of the latest and greatest features. Also find out about CICS Tools, CICS Transaction Gateway and other plug-ins for Explorer.
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Track:
If you are interested in CICS Systems Programming...
Classification
Technical
Speaker:
Fraser Bohm, IBM Corporation
Abstract:
Web Services in CICS are simple, but what happens when you need to go beyond the basics? The speaker will give you a look behind the curtain and examine the more advanced areas of the Web Services support, including the WLM rules, advanced pipeline behavior, DataPower integration and writing your own requester transports. We will also discuss some of the more exoteric areas of the Web Services Assistants/RDz XML Schema support and advanced data mapping options. Finally we will provide a look at the trends and directions of our Web Services support and some of the things this might mean for CICS.
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Track:
If you are interested in CICS Systems Programming...
Classification
Technical
Speaker:
Ivan Gelb, Gelb Information Systems Corp.Biography
Abstract:
Performance management controls of CICS Transaction Server (TS) greatly affect performance and the effective capacity of a processor complex. This presentation focuses on the best practices for CICS controls and the top z/OS factors which affect a CICS region's overall performance and maximum practical capacity. Workload Manager (WLM) definitions that may help or hinder CICS will also be discussed in a session where everyone is encouraged to bring questions so you can go home with answers.
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Track:
If you are interested in CICS Systems Programming...
Classification
Technical
Speaker:
John Tilling, IBM UK Laboratories Limited
Abstract:
Come hear about the latest enhancements to how CICS interacts with WebSphere MQ. In CICS TS 3.2 we ported the CICS-MQ Attach into CICS and changed it to use OTE to gain the benefits of threadsafe execution. In CICS TS 4.1 we provided group Attach. Most recently, shipped as PTFs on CICS TS 3.2 and 4.1 we have provided powerful new functionality to the CICS application programmer in three main areas: publish/subscribe, asynchronous consume and message properties.
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Track:
If you are interested in CICS Systems Programming...
Classification
Technical
Speaker:
Lisa Fellows, Bank of America
Abstract:
So, now when I install CICS I'm only a couple of steps away from setting up CICSPlex SM. Exactly what is CICSPlex SM? What are the benefits of using it?
In this session we will cover:
A brief History
Ease of CICSPlex SM installation with TS3.2
Basic Topology (CICS Environment Mapping)
Interfaces (Including CICS Explorer)
Using CICSPlex SM as a Single Point of Control for your Environment
Other CICSPlex SM Components you can choose to utilize
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Track:
If you are interested in CICS Systems Programming...
Classification
Technical
Speaker:
Steve Zemblowski, IBM Corporation
Abstract:
CICS Transaction Server V4.1 delivers a wealth of new function based in three strategic themes: Business Flexibility, IT Simplification and Governance & Compliance. It also provides architectural enhancements aimed at relieving constraints on the growth of data. IBM CICS Transaction Server V4.1 takes advantage of the latest technology to help improve your existing capabilities.
This session helps answer the following questions:
What issues are you facing when migrating from earlier releases?
What new CICS functions will require an upgrade to hardware or software levels?
What CICS functions have been removed in this release?
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Track:
If you are interested in CICS Systems Programming...
Classification
Technical
Speaker:
John Tilling, IBM UK Laboratories Limited
Abstract:
The trace table is one of the most helpful debugging tools for both CICS application and system programmers. This session takes the basics one step further to discuss using the trace entries to identify and solve problems. Abends, loops, waits, storage, OTE, and trace overviews of Web and Web Services are some of the areas that will be addressed by this session. At the end of this session, you'll be convinced that the CICS trace table is a great way of making debugging easier!
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Track:
If you are interested in CICS Systems Programming...
Symposium:
zNextGen
Classification
Technical
Speakers:
Leigh Compton, IBM Corporation Martin Moroch, IBM Corporation Dennis Weiand, IBM Corporation
Abstract:
With the recent availability of CICS TS V4.1, CICS labs have been updated to give you the opportunity to sample new and improved features of this new version of CICS and the related CICS products. In this lab session, you will be able to select one or more exercises from a large set of self-directed scripts. These include operating CICS with CICSPlex SM, customizing the CICSPlex SM web interface, deploying and using the CICS explorer, reporting on CICS performance with CICS PA, implementing event triggers in CICS, and managing CICS resources through CICS CM.
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Track:
If you are interested in CICS Systems Programming...
Classification
Technical
Speaker:
Martin Moroch, IBM Corporation
Abstract:
When was the last time you did an audit or health check of your CICS environment?
Many changes have been made to your infrastructure; new z10 hardware, new releases of CICS TS, don't forget about all those application changes and internet users accessing your system.
We will discuss some exploitation that should be taken advantage of by your applications, new performance considerations and must have tips.
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Classification
Technical
Speaker:
Dave Andrews, IBM UK Laboratories Limited
Abstract:
SHARE CICS Project members, invited guests, and CICS IBMers will continue this ongoing series of discussions with Dave Andrews, Director of CICS Products at the IBM Hursley Labs. Topics to be discussed are open-ended and may include (but are not limited to) CICS status and futures, CICS support issues (if any), the SHARE CICS Project status and futures, and SHARE status and futures.
This is a CLOSED working session, and attendance is by invitation only.
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Track:
If you are interested in CICS Systems Programming...
Classification
Technical
Speaker:
Fraser Bohm, IBM Corporation
Abstract:
As part of the multi-release IP interconnectivity (IPIC) initiative, CICS TS V4.1 now provides the facility to use TCP/IP instead of SNA for key base intercommunication functions, including 3270 based transaction routing, START and CANCEL commands. This is in addition to Distributed Program Link (DPL) introduced in CICS TS V3.2 that also provides for client requests via the CICS Transaction Gateway to invoke CICS programs using the Channels and Containers programming model and the ECI interface. This session will provide in-depth guidance on how to configure both your CICS and CICS Transaction Gateway systems to fully exploit the new IP interconnectivity (IPIC) support, and provides details on how the qualities of security, transactionality and connection management are best managed along with insight into future CICS connectivity strategy.
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Track:
If you are interested in CICS Systems Programming...
Classification
Technical
Speaker:
Dennis Weiand, IBM Corporation
Abstract:
As a whole new generation of web-based social networks, collaborative, and interactive technology tools have emerged, businesses are beginning to deploy them within the enterprise. These tools enable improved decision making and faster response to emerging situations by providing rapid and intuitive access to content and social connections. This speaker will describe their experience integrating Web 2.0 technologies with CICS applications, making use of SupportPacs and technology previews available for use with CICS TS V3.
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Track:
If you are interested in CICS Systems Programming...
Symposium:
zNextGen
Classification
Technical
Speaker:
Leigh Compton, IBM Corporation
Abstract:
One advantage of running Java workloads in the z/OS distribution of WebSphere Application Server is the ability to provide connectivity to CICS applications with a very high capacity and high availability. New capabilities in WebSphere Application Server, CICS Transaction Gateway, and even CICS Transaction Server itself provide additional options for configuring the connections between the Java applications and CICS applications. The speaker will describe the use of CICS Transaction Gateway and Optimized Local Adapters in WAS, capabilities of each, and considerations for choosing when to use one versus the other.
When a CPSM request is issued, through the API, WUI, CMCI or RTA, problems in a single CICS region within the SCOPE of the request has the ability to stall the request, rendering it unproductive. During the past few releases, CPSM has added options through the development and service avenues to attempt to minimize the affect of this stalling. This presentation will discuss these options, showing how they can be used to help make CPSM requests as responsive as possible.
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Track:
If you are interested in CICS Systems Programming...
Symposium:
zNextGen
Classification
Technical
Speaker:
Gene Hudders, C\Trek Corporation
Abstract:
This session provides information as to what are the steps to be followed when a system limit condition is exceeded. Limit conditions are used to control resources such as storage (real and virtual) and CPU cycles. Some of the limit conditions that are covered in the presentation are: MXT, SOS, TCLASS and short on strings (data set and LSR). These limit conditions are usually set by the user although in many cases these values may have been inherited, that is, they were set 'once upon a time' and have not been changed.
Application Architecture Development and Integration
Project:
CICS
Track:
If you are interested in CICS Systems Programming...
Classification
Technical
Speaker:
Fraser Bohm, IBM Corporation
Abstract:
There's never been a better time to take advantage of Java technology in CICS. Learn about the latest and greatest Java features being incorporated into CICS, including Java 6, multi-threaded JVMs, and usability enhancements to help provide a smoother Java experience. Discover how to configure CICS Java support and debug your live Java programs running in CICS TS using the Rational Developer for System z (RDz). We'll also take a look some of the directions that Java support in CICS might take.
