Data Center Management Systems
Date Control System - DCS
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For additional information - Please refer to the DCS Technical Overview
DCS supports three major functions
Many legacy batch applications were designed with a manual setup step requiring that computer operations update a file with the proper run date before execution. This manual process can be time-consuming, tedious and error prone.
The Date Control System (DCS) provides automated calendaring and date parameter setup, slashing daily JOB setup time and greatly reducing production reruns. The DCS JOBDATE process uses definitions that cause the required dates to be calculated to business needs. Once defined, date “cards” are no longer changed manually.
The Date Control System (DCS) provides automated calendaring and date parameter setup, slashing daily JOB setup time and greatly reducing production reruns. The DCS JOBDATE process uses definitions that cause the required dates to be calculated to business needs. Once defined, date “cards” are no longer changed manually.
DCS aids programmers by providing common access to numerous complex date calculations and conversion routines, including those utilizing fiscal (business) and holiday calendars, saving hours of redundant coding and testing. DCS provides interfaces for programs designed for CICS and Batch environments written in high-level languages such as COBOL and PL/I.
DCS’s migration tool (DMT) permits you to easily replace the CA-Calendar software, with an implementation process that minimizes effort and risk. DMT emulates the same date calculation functions provided by CA-Calendar. Since your applications are not modified, the conversion effort is relatively easy. While operating in “simulation mode”, DMT validates that the old and new results are identical, so it eliminates most of the risks of a major conversion.
DCS is very easy to install, configure, and use! The learning curve for system administrators and users is very short; usage is highly intuitive and self-explanatory; extensive online help screens and tutorials are available.
DCS is very easy to install, configure, and use! The learning curve for system administrators and users is very short; usage is highly intuitive and self-explanatory; extensive online help screens and tutorials are available.
DCS Features
- Eliminates the tedious and error prone daily process of setting up date “cards”.
- Since date card generation become automated, DCS reduces the risks of knowledge gaps during employee vacations or departures.
- Provides the interfaces needed to allow programmers to access production and test calendars directly from their programs.
- Supports an unlimited number of calendars as required.
- Can replace CA-Calendar date calculations
- Simplifies VSE to MVS conversions by eliminating the requirement to reprogram the VSE GETDATE statements.
Operating Environment for DCS
DCS is available for any processor that supports the z/OS operating system environments. DCS utilizes ISPF/Dialog Manager (DM) and
ISPF/Program Development Facility (PDF). DCS supports all versions and releases of ISPF and VSAM.
Customer Service and Support
The DCMS Service and Support Hotline (952)473-3572 is accessible 24 hours / 7 days a week. On-site training and consulting are available for a nominal fee.
60-day Trial
The DCS system can be installed at your site for a no cost, no obligation trial. Pre-loaded sample calendars are provided to allow the system to be
reviewed with minimum effort.
Licensing/Pricing
Products are licensed (Perpetual and Renewable) on a per processor basis. Tiered
pricing is based on Processor Software Groups. Annual maintenance for perpetual
licenses is calculated at a rate of 15% of the current license fee.
DCS Publications
- DCMS DCS Administrator guide
- DCMS DCS User Guide
- DCMS DCS Upgrade Guide
- DCS CA Calendar Migration Tool
