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I am looking for sample JCL to specify connecting to an XA resource that is pointed to SQL Server which uses EXEC PGM=program vs EXEC PGM=IKJEFT01... Can this be done?  Would it be using SYSTSIN? Thanks------------------------------Bruce CheatwoodBWXTLynchburg VA US------------------------------

Join our product team on September 16 at 10 ET for an insightful webinar as we unveil Rocket® Enterprise Suite 11.0, a crucial step in harnessing hybrid cloud capabilities for mainframe applications. You'll learn how this release bridges the gap between mission-critical systems and modern cloud environments with IMS TM workload scale-out, OpenTelemetry support, and improved security features; how to enhance your development workflows with advanced IDE features and gain deeper insights through GenAI-powered code explanation for informed decision-making; and the impact of our transition to Rocket Software on your hybrid cloud journey. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the latest advancements in mainframe application re-platforming. Presenters: Scot Nielsen, Vice President of Product Management at Rocket Software; Guy Sofer, Product Management Director at Rocket Software; Que Mangus, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Rocket Software.  https://www.rocketsoftware.com/en-us/events/fue

There are couple of Opentext/Microfocus programs which are used to call the API, which have the Additional Directives of nsymbol(national) and intlevel(6). What "COBOL Dialect" should be used in VS 2022 program settings to compile these programs. Should it be "Enterprise COBOL for z/OS" or "MicroFocus" or something else?------------------------------Keerthi Shekar ShivaprasadSoftware Development LeadOwens & MinorMechanicsville VA US------------------------------

Take a look at this great infographic on embracing the future of technology! It highlights key trends driving change, like AI, hybrid cloud, and data security. The infographic underscores the importance of modernizing systems to stay competitive and leverage new opportunities. Explore the insights to see how your organization can thrive in a rapidly evolving tech landscape! https://www.rocketsoftware.com/sites/default/files/resource_files/embracing-the-future-infographic.pdf------------------------------Que MangusRocket Forum Shared Account------------------------------

With Enterprise Suite 11.0 coming soon, it would be a good idea to review the 10.0 release, especially if you haven't seen it yet. This update brings enhanced security, improved performance, and a more intuitive user experience to help streamline your workflows. New features are designed to support modern enterprise needs, making integration and management smoother than ever. Dive into the details to see how it can benefit your organization! https://www.rocketsoftware.com/en-us/insights/enterprise-suite-10 ------------------------------Que MangusRocket Forum Shared Account------------------------------

Discover how Enterprise Suite is revolutionizing mainframe app modernization. Learn about seamlessly transitioning mainframe applications to the cloud, enhancing flexibility, scalability, and performance. This approach bridges legacy systems with modern cloud solutions, ensuring your operations are future-ready. Check out the full post to explore the benefits and possibilities! https://www.rocketsoftware.com/en-us/insights/modernizing-mainframe-apps-to-cloud ------------------------------Que MangusRocket Forum Shared Account------------------------------

Hey Enterprise Suite Community, I wanted to share with you Rocket Software's insights on application modernization for mainframes in this whitepaper, that we commissioned from Futurum. It highlights strategies to update and optimize mainframe applications, ensuring they remain efficient and competitive. By leveraging modern tools and practices, organizations can enhance performance, scalability, and integration. Dive into the details to see how modernization can be a catalyst for your mainframe systems! Take a look: https://www.rocketsoftware.com/sites/default/files/resource_files/application-modernization-catalyst-mainframe-modernization.pdf------------------------------Que MangusRocket Forum Shared Account------------------------------

Hello everyone, As July comes to a close, I’m thrilled to announce that our community has grown to over 170 members!  This month, our sub-forum was buzzing with insightful exchanges, including: ES IMS Hot Standby About CALL CBLTDLI Highlights: Celebrating COBOL Day in Paris If you haven’t joined these discussions yet, now’s the perfect time to jump in and share your perspective. Looking forward, we want to hear from you! What kind of content, topics, or formats would you like more of? Whether it’s tips and tricks, deep-dive discussions, or success stories, your feedback shapes our direction. Thanks for being such a valuable part of our journey—here’s to continued growth and learning together!------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------

Check out Rocket Software's latest insights on supercharging your mainframe development with containers! The blog explores how development containers streamline workflows by ensuring consistent environments. This means you can easily integrate modern tools with traditional systems. It's all about boosting agility, collaboration, and scalability in your projects. Dive in to see how you can bridge the old with the new and transform your development process! View the post here: https://www.rocketsoftware.com/en-us/insights/development-containers-mainframe-subsystem-application-development  ------------------------------Que MangusRocket Forum Shared Account------------------------------

Hi All We are looking at the possibility of having an IMS ES region live replicate updates to a remote IMS ES region Has anyone else attempted this and is it even possible without any product updates? Regards Grae------------------------------Grae HuntRocket Forum Shared Account------------------------------

We're excited to share how AG Insurance, Belgium's leading insurance provider, modernized their core systems with our product. Facing challenges from outdated mainframes, AG Insurance partnered with us to replatform their COBOL applications to a modern, open infrastructure-unlocking better performance and scalability. The results speak for themselves: 75% reduction in operational costs, improved customer experiences, and a digital platform ready for future growth. 🎥 Hear directly from Philippe Van Belle (Chief Information and Technology Officer) and Jose Fortemps (Head of Infrastructure & Operations) as they discuss AG Insurance's transformation journey. Learn more about this success story here------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------

Have a question about how the community works or need a little help using the Forum? You’re not alone! That’s why we’ve put together a Forum FAQ with answers to the most common questions from our members. You’ll find helpful guidance on topics like: Updating your profile and privacy settings Community guidelines & moderation Reporting issues or inappropriate behavior Connecting with other members Managing your email notifications ...and much more! Explore the FAQ now------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------

There's a treasure trove of valuable content designed to help you explore all the possibilities with host access products. Here’s what you can find: Datasheets 📊: Products at a glance. Whitepapers 📄: In-depth articles and research to give you a comprehensive understanding of our product. All of this is available on our website, and it’s just a click away! Explore resources now!------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------

I have a question about CALL CBLTDLI. 1. A customer is using the following four methods to start CBLTDLI.   Are all of these supported by the product?   Also, if there are no errors during compilation, can I assume that the product supports them? ◆Pattern 1: When the first argument is FUNC03 GU PIC X(4) VALUE 'GU'.～～CALL 'CBLTDLI' USING GU PCB1 IOAREA1 SEGAREA1 SEGAREA2. ◆Pattern 2: When the first argument is 'PCB'03 PCB PIC X(4) VALUE 'PCB'.77 PWA380 PIC X(8) VALUE 'PWA380 '.～～CALL 'CBLTDLI' USING PCBPWA380ADDRESS OF DLIUIB. ◆Pattern 3: When the first argument is a PCB number01 PARM PIC S9(08) COMP VALUE ZERO.01 PCB01 PIC X(156).～～MOVE S-FUNC TO C-FUNC.MOVE S-FUNC TO FUNC.～～IF C-FUNC = 'REPL' OR 'DLET'MOVE 3 TO PARM～～CALL 'CBLTDLI' USING PARM FUNC PCB01 IOSEG SSA1 SSA2 SSA3 ◆Pattern 4: When the total number of arguments is 703 GNP PIC X(4) VALUE 'GNP'.～～CALL 'CBLTDLI' USING GNP PCB1 IOAREA1 SSA1 SSA2 SSA3 SSA4. 2. Is there documentation of the supported syntax?------------------------

Do we support RKSIZE for LCHILD, in PSINDEX,VSAM ? Can it be ignore ?   *********************************************************************** * O U T S T A N D I N G D E A L SECONDARY INDEX * * HONGKONG * * 04/01/19 NEETHU DUPPAY :UPDATED LENGTH FROM 83 TO 99 * *********************************************************************** DBD NAME=II001ONF, X ACCESS=(PSINDEX,VSAM) SEGM NAME=IXQDIONF, X PARENT=0, X BYTES=99 FIELD NAME=(DIONFKEY,SEQ,U), X BYTES=27, X START=1 LCHILD NAME=(IXQDBDEL,IB001DEL), X INDEX=DIONFSRC, X RKSIZE=12, X POINTER=SNGL DBDUT0404W Unknown keyword, RKSIZE for LCHILD, ignored. DBDGEN FINISH END     Do we support  DSGROUP ?  or can it be ignore    FIELD NAME=(FDADT,SEQ,U), X BYTES=8, X START=1, X TYPE=C SEGM NAME=IXQDBSPR, X DSGROUP=B, X PARENT=IXQDBDEL, X BYTES=80, X PTR=(T)     [ims] Generating IB001DEL.dbd... [ims] DBDGEN starting [ims] DBDUT0404W Unknown keyword, DSGROUP for

Hello everyone, If you're new here and wondering how to get the most out of the Rocket Software Forum? No worries—the Getting Started Guide is here to help! You're sure to find helpful tips and instructions to guide you through the platform. If you have any questions or need extra help, don’t hesitate to reach out. You can send me a direct message anytime or email me at community@rocketsoftware.com—we're always happy to assist.------------------------------Martyna UleviciuteCustomer Community Managermuleviciute@rocketsoftware.com------------------------------

Last week, I had the pleasure of delivering the keynote at the Rocket Software Future of COBOL event, held just off the Champs-Élysées in a truly stunning venue in the heart of Paris.   COBOL Day brought together members of our COBOL community to share experiences, learn from each other's modernization journeys, and explore the future of Rocket COBOL products.   Key topics we covered included: Move to Rocket Software and the Future of COBOL: We explored the ongoing relevance and evolution of COBOL. A special focus was placed on how modern environments and tools—including AI—are extending COBOL’s lifespan and enhancing integration with current technologies. It was a great to share our vision and what’s ahead for Rocket COBOL products. Modernization Options for COBOL Applications: We reviewed various approaches for modernizing COBOL applications. Topics included using tools like Rocket Enterprise Analyzer, exploring refactoring options, leveraging web services, and integrating

I am working on a project to migrate cobol applications from IBM to Enterprise Server.  In our current IBM environment, we us IBM's (Websphere) MQ product to interface to/from Microsoft Biztalk.  I see that Enterprise Server supports MQ.  My question is:  is the MQ in Enterprise Server only meant to be used to connect with MQ on a mainframe or can it be used to replace the IBM MQ functionality for applications migrated off of the mainframe?------------------------------Bruce CheatwoodBWXTLynchburg VA US------------------------------

Hi folks! I made a simple client program in C to execute a transaction to MFES using CICS_ExternalCall function (casbnccl64) library in linux. In the same instance of MFES (localy), I can run this sample program and execute the transaction with no problems, but when I execute same program from a remote instance get the following messages from the driver: Wed 21 May 2025 04:43:33 PM CEST MccDoOpen: timeout connecting to server at MFNODE:22.123.1.2,MFPORT:23001Wed 21 May 2025 04:43:33 PM CEST MccOpen: Error opening conversation: (15) timeout expiredWed 21 May 2025 04:43:33 PM CEST MccDoClose: CCI error 3: An invalid CCI handle was suppliedWed 21 May 2025 04:43:33 PM CEST MccClose: Error closing conversation: (8) communications component error I read in any place that I need to establish the ES_ECI_SOCKET environment variable  with IP and PORT of the MFES listener server but it doesn't work either. Any help for that? Thanks ------------------------------Jose Antonio RomeroMainfram

Hi all. I would like to know if the MQ Trigger implemented in ES is issuing a MQOPEN call. If yes which parameter are used?  Thank you in advance.------------------------------luciano lottiRocket Forum Shared Account------------------------------

Does Enterprise Developer/Server support a dataset of Direct Access organization(DSORG=DA)? If yes, how can I migrate a job that contains DSORG=DA from mainframe to ED? My customer tried a job such as follows. No error occurred, but the DSORG was empty in the registered catalog entry. //TESDSORG JOB //CRE4   EXEC PGM=IEFBR14 //F4     DD DSN=Z.RECFM.FAB, //          DSORG=DA,DCB=(RECFM=FAB,LRECL=80,BLKSIZE=0), //          DISP=(NEW,CATLG) // ------------------------------Junichi KobayashiRocket Internal------------------------------

Earlier we could obtain a trail license of 30 days for Enterprise Developer for Visual Studio as per below link https://www.microfocus.com/media/documentation/enterprise-developer-for-visual-studio-azure-trial-walkthrough-documentation.pdf How can I make a similar request now?------------------------------Sohini DeDeveloperRocket Forum Shared Account------------------------------

I enrolled for the "Visual COBOL for Visual Studio Fundamentals" course. It is mentioned in Module 1 Prerequisites that  - Visual COBOL for Visual Studio is available for free for 30 days and below link is provided. However, this link has no pointers to the trial. https://www.microfocus.com/en-us/products/visual-cobol/overview Any directions on how I can have a trial instance will immensely help me in doing the course. Thanks.------------------------------Sohini DeDeveloperRocket Forum Shared Account------------------------------

Which analyzing options do exist in our product to analyze the reason for return code 453 from a Web Service call which was issued by the generated COBOL Client?------------------------------Rolf Richard BeckingRocket Internal - All BrandsDenver CO US------------------------------

There are many VSAM datasets with AIX and PATH need to use mfdas to download.one of the example is TSTBA.DUE05B with AIX TSTBA.DUE05A and PATH TSTBA.DUE05P.   - TSTBA.DUE05B is a general VSAM Cluster - TSTBA.DUE05A is an AIX of TSTBA.DUE05B - TSTBA.DUE05P is a PATH of TSTBA.DUE05A When using the mfdas commands below to download them from mainframe which the result datasets are not correct.  - MFDAS IMPORT BINARY C:\\TCP_BAS_PROJECT\\ES_BAS\\SYSTEM\\CATALOG\\DATA\\* from auto TSTBA.DUE05B /catloc=d:\\es_bas\\system\\catalog\\catalog.dat /catlog=d:\\mfa.txt /overwrite=yes  - MFDAS IMPORT BINARY C:\\TCP_BAS_PROJECT\\ES_BAS\\SYSTEM\\CATALOG\\DATA\\* from auto TSTBA.DUE05A /catloc=d:\\es_bas\\system\\catalog\\catalog.dat /catlog=d:\\mfa.txt /overwrite=yes  - MFDAS IMPORT BINARY C:\\TCP_BAS_PROJECT\\ES_BAS\\SYSTEM\\CATALOG\\DATA\\* from auto TSTBA.DUE05P /catloc=d:\\es_bas\\system\\catalog\\catalog.dat /catlog=d:\\mfa.txt /overwrite=yes After downloading those 3 datasets which the result dat