Subject: RE: Pros/cons of CICS Web Interface
From: Wakser, David (David.Wakser@infocrossing.com)
Date: Fri Jul 11 2008 - 04:43:05 EDT
Martin (and all): We are looking at developing a new application, so we have an opportunity to change course at this point. However, they already have IP/Server to support an older application. The new application will be inquiry and update screens to a set of VSAM files (or, possibly, to a DB/2 database). I have some experience with IP/Server, so I know how to put the applications together using that. Should I take the time to look into utilizing the native CICS facilities? Are they "easier" or "more difficult" to use (compared to IP/Server)? Do they offer any advantages? I'd rather the client come to some rational decision WITHOUT the need to spend a week on determining the best approach, so I am approaching the VSE list since I am certain the expertise is already here. Thanks, in advance. David Wakser -----Original Message----- From: owner-vse-l@Lehigh.EDU [mailto:owner-vse-l@Lehigh.EDU] On Behalf Of Martin T2.. Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 4:33 AM To: VSE Discussion List Subject: Re: Pros/cons of CICS Web Interface David, this is a long story- Would you mind to explain a little to what extent they are using the IP/server? Are they into bridging 3270 applications or are they looking into new applications exploring the web interface? I would go the CICS way- it is free and if you invest a week or so you can see where you can go and what you can reach- then make an educated choise on which product to use (if at all). But in this case (with a product already in place) it depends on how deep into it they are. -- Martin -- XML2PDF - the way to get all features of PDF into your documents on mainframe or PC systems; more at http://www.pi-sysprog.de
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