Hi, IBM delivered right on time the System REXX Support for z/OS V1R8 and z/OS.e V1R8 Web Deliverable. We are interested in using this primarily for the ability to write Health Checks in System REXX.
http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/zseries/zos/downloads/ System REXX Support for z/OS V1.8 and z/OS.e V1.8 This download provides System REXX Support for z/OS V1.8 and z/OS.e V1.8. The System REXX function makes it possible to execute REXX routines outside of the conventional TSO/E and Batch environments. REXX has long been considered one of the fastest development languages for system exit and utilities work on z/OS. The possibilities for exploiting REXX code through the use of System REXX are vast, from providing operator assists to providing an easy way to process files and strings. A program directory is available: System REXX Support for z/OS V1R8 and z/OS.e V1R8 Web Deliverable Program Directory (GI10-0793-00) http://publibz.boulder.ibm.com/epubs/pdf/axrza100.pdf A related session at the last SHARE 2814 - z/OS 1.9 System Rexx - An Introduction to SYSREXX Speakers: Ron Northrup (IBM Corporation) In this session, the speaker will introduce a new BCP component called System Rexx (SYSREXX). This component makes it possible to execute Rexx routines in an authorized environment, outside of the conventional TSO/E and batch environments currently available. The possibilities for exploiting existing Rexx code in the SYSREXX environment are vast, whether to provide operator assists or to provide routines that can be leveraged by new strategic initiatives. The speaker will discuss the new address space started during Master Scheduler initialization, along with authorization, APF, and security checking, SAF, considerations. He will cover the console and Assembler programmatic interfaces, and the commands that are unavailable in this environment. Lastly, he will discuss when IBM plans to make this available for z/OS 1.8 via a Web deliverable. http://shareew.prod.web.sba.com/client_files/callpapers/attach/SHARE_in_San_Diego/S2814RN223932.pdf or Tiny Preview URL http://preview.tinyurl.com/254rz9 Best Regards, Sam Knutson, GEICO System z Performance and Availability Management mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (office) 301.986.3574 "Think big, act bold, start simple, grow fast..." ==================== This email/fax message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution of this email/fax is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please destroy all paper and electronic copies of the original message. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
