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Suite Online access cumbersome Entries complex Must know database definitions & layout of logical records Can view only a few LRECS at a time Online maintenance (Add, Delete, Modify) complicated No overviews of sub-files - How many Keys, How many LRECS of each? Limited support to view label info 2 CLI doesn’t meet standards of today’s users.

Suite Windows interface Explorer metaphor  Tree  List Full use of GUI  Mouse  Icons  Graphics  Menus  Scrolling, etc. 3

Suite Reduced training time  Universities train with GUI  Trainees use GUI outside of work Increased productivity  No commands to remember  Menus  Point and click 4

Suite Client/Server architecture Execution on host - DF Explorer Server component on z/OS Presentation on PC TCP/IP Connectivity between Client and Server DF Explorer Server Component TCP/IP DF Explorer Client on PC 5

Suite Complete Listing of system-wide TPFDF Files with high level properties, by Subsystems Select and Search any DF database  Select DF file by File Name, Ordinal, Algorithm or File Address  Supports Pool Files, Paths, Partitions, Interleaves etc.,  Choose LREC key to view, Number of LRECS to View (see as much as you want to) 6

Suite Overview of subfile  LREC Keys with counts Logical Records displayed by keys with label and DSECT Information Displayable in Hex, Decimal, EBCDIC Individual LRECS viewable using PANELS and LABELS 7

Suite Modify LRECs Delete LRECs Add new LRECS  Insert before or after an existing LREC 8

Suite Explore Embedded TPFDF Files using HYPERLINKS Easy access to File Properties of any open DF Subfile (not shown) 9

Suite Physical View of subfile Pack subfile Compare Physical View before and after Pack 10

Suite Primary Factors for Benefits Greater Efficiency Enhanced Understanding of DF Structure  Access DF files efficiently using Windows-style forms  Gain holistic view of DF Subfile and any selected Primary Key  View any number of available LRECS of a particular key with full scroll and translation  View and edit LRECs with LABELS and DSECT Panels  Explore DF Indexed files and forward references with ease End result: Cost Savings Reduced training time Increased Productivity 11

Suite Export any DF File or Subfile from TPF to a PC Convert any TPFDF database to a SQL database which can then be accessed using open system applications Provide API for PC Applications to modify online TPFDF databases using the DF Explorer Interface 12

Suite Sort & Search using PC level Interfaces DF database performance analyzer GUI Interface to other DF Packages such as DF Data Collection, CRUISE Wizard style solution to design and develop a TPFDF database  Answer a set of questions  Suggested Database Solutions  DBDEF & DSECTS will be created as output 13

Suite For more information, contact: Thiru Thirupuvanam TPF Software, Inc

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