Libraries, non-Relational
Micro Focus Enterprise Server
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  Introduction
  Diagram, a Directory Structure
  Data Directory & sub-Directories
  The APPL sub-Directory
  The ASC1 sub-Directory
  The EBC1 sub-Directory
  The FTP1 sub-Directory
  The SPOOL sub-Directory
  The STRS sub-Directory
  The TXT1 sub-Directory
  The WRK1 sub-Directory
  The XLSS sub-Directory
  Summary
  Software Agreement and Disclaimer
  Downloads and Links
  Current Server or Internet Access
  Internet Access Required
  Glossary of Terms
  Contact or Feedback
  Company Overview
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Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Introduction

Managing non-relational data structures such as PDS's, GDG's, traditional sequential files and VSAM data sets can be an organizational and technical challenge. This document will focus more on the organizational challenges and the alternatives for file locations and directory usage during the creation, accessing and deletion of non-relational data structures. The base directory for this suite of sample data files will be C:\SIMOSAM1\DEVL\DATA. The base directory will contain the Micro Focus catalog. The non-relational data structures will be in this directory or a sub-directory.

We have made a significant effort to ensure the documents and software technologies are correct and accurate. We reserve the right to make changes without notice at any time. The function delivered in this version is based upon the enhancement requests from a specific group of users. The intent is to provide changes as the need arises and in a timeframe that is dependent upon the availability of resources.

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Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Diagram, a Directory Structure

The following diagram shows the model sub-directory structure for the DATA directory. The DATA directory is typically a sub-directory under a directory structure for a Development, Production or Test environment.

             
BASECAT sub-DIR's file.EXT Comments
DATA
Base Directory for non-Relational Data
   
   
   
   
APPL
 
 
.DAT
Application, non-Relational Data Files
   
   
   
ASC1
Holding directory for ASCII encoded files
   
   
   
EBC1
Holding directory for EBCDIC encoded files
   
   
   
FTP1
Holding directory, data received via FTP
   
   
   
SPOOL
 
 
MFE*.DAT
Contains SPOOL and SYSOUT info, see Note-1
   
   
   
STRS
   
   
.STR
Contains STR files, see Note-2
   
   
   
.HTM
HTML Documents for Record Structures
   
   
   
TXT1
 
 
.TXT
Holding directory for ASCII/Text files
   
   
   
WRK1
 
 
.***
Holding directory for Work or Temp files
   
   
   
XLSS
   
   
.XLSS
Holding directory for Excel, XLSS files
   
   
.CSV
Holding directory for Excel, CSV files
 
Note-1: This directory is identified by the ES_ALLOC_OVERRIDE Environment Variable.
Note-2: This directory contains the Micro Focus generated STR (or Structure) Files and the SimoTime generated HTML documents for Record Structures based on a COBOL copy file.
Directory Structure for non-Relational Data Files

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Data Directory & sub-Directories

This section provides additional detail about the DATA Directory and sub-Directories structure.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section The APPL sub-Directory

This is the default directory used by the model JES Server. When a file is allocated by a DD statement in a JCL Member the file will be placed in this directory. Unless an ES_ALLOC_OVERRIDE is used a job will look in this directory for existing files or as a location for allocating new files.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section The ASC1 sub-Directory

This is an optional directory and is used to hold the files containing records that are ASCII encoded and may contain pack or binary data. This directory is typically used as a holding directory for files that are transferred or shared between the mainframe and non-mainframe environments.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section The EBC1 sub-Directory

This is an optional directory and is used to hold the files containing records that are EBCDIC encoded and may contain pack or binary data. This directory is typically used as a holding directory for files that are transferred or shared between the mainframe and non-mainframe environments.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section The FTP1 sub-Directory

This is an optional directory and is used to hold the files that are sent and/or received via the File Transfer Protocol or FTP. This directory is typically used as a holding directory for files that are transferred or shared between the mainframe and non-mainframe environments.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section The SPOOL sub-Directory

This directory is used for the spool file entries created by the model JES Server. It is defined using the ES_ALLOC_OVERRIDE feature of Enterprise Server.

This is an example of how to catalog a new data set and  override the base configuration  and place the physical file in an alternate directory.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section The STRS sub-Directory

This directory is used for the structure files created by Micro Focus and the HTML documents generated by SimoTime for the record structures based on COBOL copy file definitions.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section The TXT1 sub-Directory

This is an optional directory and is used to hold the files of an ASCII/Text format.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section The WRK1 sub-Directory

This is an optional directory and is typically used by programmers to hold files for testing or short term projects.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section The XLSS sub-Directory

This directory is used to hold the Excel Spreadsheets and Excel files that are saved in a Comma-Separated-Values (CSV) format.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Summary

This document will focus more on the organizational challenges and the alternatives for file locations and directory usage during the creation, accessing and deletion of non-relational data structures. This document may be used to assist as a tutorial for new programmers or as a quick reference for experienced programmers.

In the world of programming there are many ways to solve a problem. This documentation and software were developed and tested on systems that are configured for a SIMOTIME environment based on the hardware, operating systems, user requirements and security requirements. Therefore, adjustments may be needed to execute the jobs and programs when transferred to a system of a different architecture or configuration.

SIMOTIME Services has experience in moving or sharing data or application processing across a variety of systems. For additional information about SIMOTIME Services or Technologies please contact us using the information in the  Contact or Feedback  section of this document.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Software Agreement and Disclaimer

Permission to use, copy, modify and distribute this software, documentation or training material for any purpose requires a fee to be paid to SimoTime Technologies. Once the fee is received by SimoTime the latest version of the software, documentation or training material will be delivered and a license will be granted for use within an enterprise, provided the SimoTime copyright notice appear on all copies of the software. The SimoTime name or Logo may not be used in any advertising or publicity pertaining to the use of the software without the written permission of SimoTime Technologies.

SimoTime Technologies makes no warranty or representations about the suitability of the software, documentation or learning material for any purpose. It is provided "AS IS" without any expressed or implied warranty, including the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. SimoTime Technologies shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special or consequential damages resulting from the loss of use, data or projects, whether in an action of contract or tort, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of this software, documentation or training material.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Downloads and Links

This section includes links to documents with additional information that are beyond the scope and purpose of this document. The first group of documents may be available from a local system or via an internet connection, the second group of documents will require an internet connection.

Note: A SimoTime License is required for the items to be made available on a local system or server.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Current Server or Internet Access

The following links may be to the current server or to the Internet.

Note: The latest versions of the SimoTime Documents and Program Suites are available on the Internet and may be accessed using the Link to Internet icon. If a user has a SimoTime Enterprise License the Documents and Program Suites may be available on a local server and accessed using the Link to Server icon.

Link to Internet   Link to Server   Explore An Enterprise System Model that describes and demonstrates how Applications that were running on a Mainframe System and non-relational data that was located on the Mainframe System were copied and deployed in a Microsoft Windows environment with Micro Focus Enterprise Server.

Link to Internet   Link to Server   Explore The ASCII and EBCDIC Translation Tables. These tables are provided for individuals that need to better understand the bit structures and differences of the encoding formats.

Link to Internet   Link to Server   Explore The File Status Return Codes that are used to interpret the results of accessing VSAM data sets and/or QSAM files.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Internet Access Required

The following links will require an internet connect.

A good place to start is The SimoTime Home Page for access to white papers, program examples and product information. This link requires an Internet Connection

Explore The Micro Focus Web Site for more information about products (including Micro Focus COBOL) and services available from Micro Focus. This link requires an Internet Connection.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Glossary of Terms

Link to Internet   Link to Server   Explore the Glossary of Terms for a list of terms and definitions used in this suite of documents and white papers.

Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Contact or Feedback

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Table of Contents Previous Section Next Section Company Overview

SimoTime Technologies was founded in 1987 and is a privately owned company. We specialize in the creation and deployment of business applications using new or existing technologies and services. We have a team of individuals that understand the broad range of technologies being used in today's environments. Our customers include small businesses using Internet technologies to corporations using very large mainframe systems.

Quite often, to reach larger markets or provide a higher level of service to existing customers it requires the newer Internet technologies to work in a complementary manner with existing corporate mainframe systems. We specialize in preparing applications and the associated data that are currently residing on a single platform to be distributed across a variety of platforms.

Preparing the application programs will require the transfer of source members that will be compiled and deployed on the target platform. The data will need to be transferred between the systems and may need to be converted and validated at various stages within the process. SimoTime has the technology, services and experience to assist in the application and data management tasks involved with doing business in a multi-system environment.

Whether you want to use the Internet to expand into new market segments or as a delivery vehicle for existing business functions simply give us a call or check the web site at http://www.simotime.com

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