Rational COBOL RunTime for z/VSE - Overview
Enables Enterprise Generation Language-generated COBOL applications on the z/VSE platform
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Overview:
IBM Rational® COBOL Runtime for z/VSE® provides the libraries to enable Enterprise Generation Language (EGL) code, generated as COBOL, to run on the z/VSE platform. Its version 8.0.1 was extended to enable the generation of EGL as a COBOL source that can be compiled and deployed to z/VSE.
EGL, an IBM business language, frees developers to focus on the business problem rather than on the details of the target execution platforms and associated middleware. Rational COBOL Runtime for z/VSE provides an alternative path to COBOL adoption and hides middleware and runtime complexities, enabling developers to achieve the highest levels of productivity.
Increase developer flexibility
Customers with both z/VSE and Linux for IBM Z® can use the same development environment to support both platforms.
Reduce training
Customers can substantially reduce the unique skills and training that would otherwise be needed to support individual platforms.
Improve productivity
Customers can explore an alternative path to COBOL adoption and hide middleware and runtime complexities, enabling developers to achieve the highest levels of productivity.
Features:
Supplies COBOL libraries
Rational COBOL Runtime for z/VSE supplies libraries used during execution of COBOL programs generated and developed using EGL. EGL is a technology and language included in IBM Rational Business Developer, and COBOL generation for z/VSE is enabled through its optional VSE Generation feature.
Supports VisualAge Generator applications
The solution supports migrated VisualAge® Generator applications as well as programs generated with VisualAge Generator.
Facilitates migration from existing technologies
Rational COBOL Runtime for z/VSE, along with Rational Business Developer, facilitates migration from existing technologies to a modern development platform. It enables organizations to easily reuse and extend valuable existing IT assets, including automated conversion of IBM VisualAge Generator applications to EGL.
Simplifies programmer retraining
You can easily retrain procedural business programmers to be highly productive in the Java® Enterprise Edition world and build applications without deep knowledge of underlying technology.
Delivers interoperable applications
Rational COBOL Runtime for z/VSE delivers applications based on industry standards that interoperate with existing systems.
Enables visual programming techniques
The solution enables exploitation of visual programming techniques for Web development and code automation capabilities for rapid development of application business logic.
Benefits:
Specifications:
Software requirements
Software requirements for Rational COBOL Runtime for z/VSE include:
- A currently supported version of the z/VSE operating system
- A currently supported version of CICS Transaction Server V1.1.1 or later
- A currently supported version of TCP/IP for VSE/ESA V1.5 or later
- A currently supported version of COBOL for VSE/ESA
- A currently supported version of Language Environment
Hardware requirements
Rational COBOL Runtime for z/VSE requires hardware capable of running z/VSE.
Pricing Notes:
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- Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.
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