Volume 14, Number 1 First Quarter, 1998 32-Bit Is Coming! 32-Bit Is Coming! Throughout 1998, KMSystems will introduce seven 32-bit product offerings for Windows NT and Windows 95 platforms. The seven products will co-exist on the Windows platform, providing high-integration solutions for multi-tasking environments. So much talk, editorial presents one project, albeit copy and television sound a major project, but let's bites about the Year 2000 not lose sight of other have and continue to vie for opportunities to reduce the our attention. There is no time-to-market process for denying the magnitude or your organization. scope of impact this event is One noticeable (promi- having on computer systems nent) technology is the worldwide. Yes, each one of 32-bit architecture. Intel us is impacted whether we Corporation introduced the are responsible for program 32-bit chip in 1985. Intel modification, data conversion recognized the then prevalent or trying to renew our own 16-bit architecture did not driver's license. KMSystems move sufficient data at one provides I-QU 2000, a client Continued on page 4 interface to I-QU PLUS-1. I-QU 2000 is the only I-QU 2000 Release Level 1R2 Unisys platform software to automatically generate Includes New Features reorganization programs IN THIS ISSUE including code for in-place KMSystems announces I-QU 2000 release level 1R2. 32-BIT IS COMING! reorganizations and date The new version includes five major enhancements to the 32-BIT IS COMING! ...... 1 field changes. Unisys 2200 database management product. But, as they say, let's Database Administrators (DBAs) can now perform I-QU 2000 RELEASE 1R2 INCLUDES NEW FEATURES . . . .1 do a reality check. Is the large volume sorts in extended mode, realizing improved Year 2000 event the only system performance. They can also make format changes FILE MANAGEMENT DIRECT AND SIMPLE ...... 3 technology news? Not to CALC and Index Sequential keys since the Reorg Wizard exactly. There is so much inserts format changes into the unload program instead of THIS IS MY SITUATION... the reload program. HELP PLEASE! ...... 5 new technology currently The introduction of support of Via Set records with available and/or existing Q & A...... 6 primary owner in another area provides full usage of software being improved I-QU 2000 to sites that depend on DARP placement or KEEPING CURRENT ...... 7 and perfected. The Year 2000 SARP's LAST-DATA-PAGE placement. Continued on page 7
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From My Desk to Yours....
Simplicity of character written instructions, KMSystems took the is the natural result of documented procedures or simplicity stance with UTS profound thought. company policies. Express terminal emulation That statement was the All projects should be in late 1996. Throughout message on a fortune cookie simple. All planning efforts 1997, we furthered that given to me following lunch should be simple. All development to include at a Chinese restaurant. development efforts should UTS Express Plus, When, I am not really sure, be simple. Through UTS ExpressNet and T27 but I know it was sometime profound thought, we can Express Plus. Now in 1998, in 1997. I found the little reach these goals! our objectives include piece of paper as I purged I like this logic. It really T27 ExpressNet (A Series my files getting ready for is not anything new, just a network-based emulation) the new year. philosophical twist of "use and redesigning existing But, back to the original common sense." Many of us products and documen- statement - and what a truly have been to seminars or tation to be straightforward remarkable statement it is - training sessions in which and intelligible. quite profound in its own. upfront analysis and If you have a profound You can play with the words requirements gathering are thought that would make and reach many more professed as essential tasks. our products simpler to conclusions. For example, You ask questions and install or use, please call, "Simplicity of design is the examine the answers to e-mail or fax your natural result of profound define a solution. The comments to me. We all thought." Another version obstacle to avoid, of course, respect your opinions and may be "Simplicity of is paralysis by analysis, concerns, and others could decisions is the natural but heeding the original benefit from a modification result of profound thought." statement themekeeping it made as a result of your You could actually drop the simple should guide you suggestion. Thank you! "of" phrase and revise through successfully. the sentence as simply "Simplicity is the natural result of profound thought." Editor: Hmmmm... Simplicity. Shirley Cannon We more often than not, Layout & Design: tend to make things very Bob Moffa, Jr. complex and complicated. Contributing Writers: It takes a great deal of Lew Holley effort to make something complex. Why can't we take Q-Tips is distributed quarterly by KMSystems, Inc., as a means of a great deal of effort staying in touch with its customers and maintaining a high level of customer awareness. to make that something simple? Simplicity translates Q-Tips is copyrighted ©1998 by KMSystems, Inc. All rights reserved. into clarity, lucidity, Address all correspondence to: integrity and distinctness. Shirley Cannon, 200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1750, These attributes are Atlanta, GA 30339-5946, U.S.A. certainly worthy objectives E-mail: [email protected] for data entry screens, All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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-2- Q-Tips KMSystems, Inc. File Management - Direct and Simple Programmers can perform file utility functions by selecting a menu item and filling-in the blanks. Many computing An enterprise system sector mode; and Interactive requires only environments hold fast to can not effectively exist for Search data in files for the minimum configuration data warehouses residing any length of time without a records containing settings for Q-LINK, the on stalwart, dependable structured procedure for specified data values. fundamental utility engine. mainframes. Legacy appli- file management. Just If you are not already using cations as well as PC as data centers execute Execution of a selected Q-LINK for MAPPER or applications often share the routine backups or data- utility function is direct and QuickServe access, then data for query processing, base reorganizations, simple. The utility presents the quick installation of routine information programmers manipulate a series of input screens Q-LINK may be used.1 analysis and reporting, and actual files to achieve that the programmer CONCLUSION introduction of host data performance standards, completes, typing in File management is an into Windows applications. verify data integrity and parameter and name values. integral part of any The data access routines perform file analysis. After all input specifications computing environment. vary from COBOL or other Programmers may scratch are filled in, the transmit File manipulation utilities proprietary languages for their heads as they write key is pressed, and save staff time and hours legacy applications to ODBC in-house COBOL code the request is processed there's no re-inventing the tools, front-ends using to accomplish these interactivelywhile-you- wheel or spinning wheels to Object Linking and requirements or they may wait. Completion is delay results. Q-LINK Embedding (OLE) and use Q-LINK Interactive. indicated by either a Interactive provides a set of retrieval reporting systems completion notification FILE UTILITIES packaged runstreams that for PC applications. message or the interactive Q-LINK Interactive from perform file services viewer is presented DATA PROCESSES KMSystems provides a full pragmatically from the displaying the file utility All of the above data range of Unisys 2200 file convenience of any desktop results. access methods focus utility functions through or terminal. on data manipulation an easy-to-use interface. INSTALLATION for business calculations The Q-LINK Interactive Installation of Q-LINK and customer-related utility system uses processing. What were the DPS2200 and is annual sales figures for last accessed via a year? What is the account Demand Session. balance for customer The key supported 0123456? Display a functions include: spreadsheet analysis of Copy all or inventory for the domestic selected portions distribution centers. of one file to BUT ..How does one another file of search data in files for the same type; records containing specified Compare files to data values? Can a subset of one another; a production master file be Convert files of created for test purposes? one type to How can a PCIOS ANSI another file type; tape file be converted into Print all or an indexed PCIOS file? selected por- These are common file tions of any type Using the Q-LINK Interactive Edit utility function, programmers can management demands for of data file; easily change file header information or correct corrupted data. which a solution is not Edit files in always quickly available. either record or
1Q-LINK provides a high-performance transaction-processing environment for MAPPER access to non-MAPPER databases. QuickServe, a generalized client/ server interface to Q-LINK, allows Microsoft Windows applications to access (read and/or write) files and databases on a Unisys 2200 and ClearPath mainframe.
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32-Bit Is Coming - from page 1 cations. Unisys customers UTS Express Plus and time to allow multiple will soon benefit from T27 Express Plus are programs to run simultan- the 32-bit performance affordable and robust eously. Intel technicians advantages of InfoQuest terminal emulators for have worked to enhance Client, MasQ, QPlex, UTS Windows. UTS Express Plus and modify the 32-bit Express Plus, UTS ExpressNet, provides support for all processor. The latestthe T27 Express Plus and UTS FCCs, UTS terminal Pentium II Processorwas soon-to-be T27 ExpressNet. keyboard functions, and released in May of 1997. InfoQuest Client is an UTS40 emphasis, as well as, The 32-bit architecture ad hoc query and report special support for Unisys uses a flat memory model generator tool for MAPPER look and screen versus a segmented memory employees who simply use sizes up to 256 columns and model - no keeping track of or view their computer as 256 rows. segment registers. This a means to be more T27 Express Plus model allows the compiler productive. Its ease-of-use, provides emulation support to use fewer instructions flexibility, and data security for standard T27 terminal managing memory and are unparalleled in functions and can be more doing useful work. the 2200 environment. configured to communicate KMSystems, renowned InfoQuest gets information with multiple hosts. Open for quality, Unisys-platform to those who need sessions are active in software, is re-engineering information now. separate windows which and testing seven products MasQ enhances existing can be viewed simul- as standard 32-bit appli- legacy host applications taneously on the screen. or creates new Windows- Both products offer a based applications. MasQ VBA compliant scripting Cut down your minimizes application language, input recall, development time while support for multiple database reorg time. maximizing Windows sessions (up to 24) and functionality. MasQed customizable tool bars applications can interact with the ability to interact with other Windows-based with other Windows applications via Object applications. PC to host Linking and Embedding connection is established (OLE) as either an OLE directly via Windows Socket client or server. and TCP/IP stacks. QPlex, a mid-tier UTS ExpressNet and T27 communications system ExpressNet provide PC to with zero client side host connectivity using the administration, provides power and performance a full-featured UTS excellence of the Express connectivity solution for the Plus products with the I-QU PLUS-1 Internet or Intranet. QPlex added bonus of network The database utility for all Unisys 2200 file does complete UTS adaptability. Each is structures. Reorganize databases while maintaining security and integrity and minimizing downtime. emulation directly from any installed, configured and web page without involving executed from the network. I-QU 2000 HTML. QPlex runs all So, back to that reality Client interface to I-QU PLUS-1, automatically generates Unisys 2200 applications check. The 32-bit appli- database reorganization code including in-place reorgs TIP, Demand and MAPPER cation environment may be and date field changes. Transforms inexperienced DBAs into competent, functioning DBAs in minimal time. using Microsoft's ActiveX just what you are looking for! technology.
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Doesn't it always seem to access from the desktop integration offerings that you have to know the KMSystems home web site are available. actual solution (product (http://www.kmsys.com). The KMSystems product name) to your problem The scenarios and/or line includes a variety of before you can investigate if problems are categorized by products from database a product will really solve Connectivity, Database, End utilities and terminal emu- your problem? It's like User, Developer, Management lation to object-oriented having to know how to spell and Productivity. After application development the word you want to write each scenario, the suggested tools. Each product was so you can look it up in the solution is identified. designed and developed as dictionary to see how to KMSystems, Inc., offers a solution to a specific spell it. the largest suite of software business or computing Well, now there is products developed exclus- problem. KMSystems listens a listing of situations/ ively for the Unisys 2200 to you, the customer. Let us problems/circumstances mainframe. While KMSystems know your situation, and that you can scan to find is primarily focused on the we will formulate a one in common with your 2200 Series product line, a solution for you. own. The list is easy number of A Series related
Listed below is a partial list of the scenarios included on the Solutions page of the KMSystems Web Site.
http://www.kmsys.com
Is This Your Situation?
You want to access legacy applications through the Internet and/or Intranet. Solution: QPlex. You require a simple, inexpensive, easy-to-use but robust emulator (Unisys A Series mainframe and PCs with Microsoft Windows) for employees. Solution: T27 Express Plus or T27 ExpressNet. Your senior DBA is retiring, and you need to bring your replacement up to speed fast. Solution: I-QU 2000. Is there a tool to perform various file management operations (e.g., copies, extracts, and merges)? Yes! Q-LINK Interactive. Is it possible to extract information spread across different Unisys 2200 data models, and then chart, graph or compare the results - all from a Windows platform? Yes! InfoQuest Client or Express Chart. You prefer to implement UTS emulation using global administration (network-based) with desktop specific options available for employees. Solution: UTS ExpressNet. Does any tool automatically generate database reorganization code? Yes! I-QU 2000. Is this your situation? A reference list of Is there a way to reduce keystrokes for the entry of multiple functions or repeat commands? Or a specific situations way to give end users access to select functions with the touch of a function key or click of the mouse? and problems including Yes! MasQ or scripting with a Connectivity product. suggested solutions. Simply search the list of scenarios. Find the one matching your situation. Call for a free evaluation of the solution product, or download the software from the Internet.
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Your Questions
Our Answers
How can I assign and from the available color those fields whose formats Q my scripts to the schemes listed, choose your you changed in the Date function keys in color scheme. Next, in the Search program. T27 Express Plus? Screen Color/Font Scheme I-QU 2000 was Settings list, click the screen designed based on the use of Script assignment to which you want to assign I-QU PLUS-1 and the A is a five-click your color scheme. Click recommended strategy of process. Starting the set button to set the isolating an individual area at the T27 Control Panel, scheme to that screen. The for reorganization. Even (1) click on the Open new color/font scheme will though the Reorg Wizard's Scripts Manager icon. (2) be applied to the selected initial dialog shows a list of Click on the Action Keys screen as soon as you click all the records with button; this will open on Apply. Note: UTS date/field changes, you the Script Action Key Express Plus and T27 might have noticed that you Assignment window. Next, Express Plus also support could select only one before in the available scripts box, color/font scheme settings. pressing the Generate (3) click on the script that button. The Reorg Wizard you want to assign to a will include generated code function key. On the On the Reorg for all the records in the graphic keyboard, (4) click Q Wizard window same area as the selected on the function key or any that shows Records record; however, it will only key sequence that you want with Date Changes and ask if you want to "Apply to assign to your script. Date Fields Changed, I have Changes" for those records Finally, (5) click on the Set a list of records (29 to be where date/field changes Key Assignment button. For exact). The HELP info states have been specified by you more information see the "When the Generate button in the Date Search program. T27 Express Help File. Note: is pressed, the I-QU 2000 The program was designed UTS Express Plus and UTS Reorganization Wizard will this way so you could ExpressNet also support automatically include the generate subsequent this process of script date conversion code runstream programs that assignment. for these dates into the omit the field shifting and resulting I-QU PLUS-1 format changes. In your reload program." I read this If you have When I start UTS case, if all 29 records listed as 'for all the records listed.' are in the same area, you questions, Q ExpressNet, the I can only get the code for comments default color/font only need to execute one the highlighted record. Generate. If the records are or helpful schemes appear. How can I Does this mean I have to do tips that set UTS ExpressNet to use in separate areas, you will Generate up to 29 times or need to execute one may be of my color/font schemes should I only need to do one instead of the default? Generate for each of the interest to other Generate? areas. users, please write to us. After you select The Reorg Wizard This question has been and name your KMSystems, Inc. A A dialog asking, raised before with other new color/font "Do You Want to Attn. Q&A scheme, which is done from I-QU 2000 customers. As a 200 Galleria Pkwy Apply Changes to" a result, we have since the Color/Font Schemes tab, particular record type, Suite 1750 you must assign the scheme changed the on-line help Atlanta, GA 30339-5946 appears for each record in to the desired screen(s). To the area that has to clarify this point USA do this, select the General [email protected] dates/fields marked for (see Records with Date tab (found in the Configure change. In other words, (770) 857-8787 UTS ExpressNet window) Changes).
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Keeping Current The following is a chart of current KMSystems product versions, along with their Year 2000 Compliant versions.
Current Version KMSystems Product Certified Year 2000 Compliant Version 5R3 InfoQuest EX and Client 4R1E 4R1E InfoQuest MAPPER 4R1E 11R4 I-QU PLUS-1 11R4 1R2 I-QU 2000 1R1 3.2 MasQ 3.0 1.13 QGate 1.13 6R3 Q-LINK 6R3 1R1 QuickServe 1R1 2.14 QPort-QSQLink 2.14 1R6 QPort-TCP/IP 1R6 1R3 QuikSynQ DOS 1R3 1R3 QuikSynQ LAN Gateway 1R3 3.00 QuikSynQ for Windows 3.00 2R1C QTRAN 2R1C 1.0 T27 Express Plus 1.0 2.0 UTS Express 1.2a 1.0 UTS Express Plus 1.0
I-QU 2000 - from page 1 maintaining security and integrity and minimizing Fast, Easy and Inexpensive When viewing large downtime. I-QU 2000 is schemas, DBAs will be able the only Unisys platform Terminal Emulation to find record names easily software to automatically KMSystems provides uncomplicated solutions for in the Date Search Result generate unload/reload cost conscious organizations using Unisys 2200 and list. The reference list now programs including code A Series mainframes and PCs with Microsoft Windows. shows record names in for in-place reorganizations Full feature support is only the beginning. alphabetical order. and date field changes. Whether one workstation or numerous work- The final enhancement stations (local or remote) are involved, KMSystems allows search access to provides the solution for you! subschemas that reside in a file separate from the schema file. Previously, access to a subschema could Direct connectivity through only be achieved if the TCP/IP by way of the schema and associated Windows Sockets interface. subschema both resided in the same file. Mid-tier communications I-QU 2000 provides a system with zero- GUI interface to the administration desktop. KMSystems I-QU PLUS-1 product. I-QU PLUS-1 is a database utility for Global administration with all Unisys 2200 file desktop specific options. structures; it reorgan- izes databases while Also available from KMSystems are connectivity solutions for IBM platforms.
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