About this guide
This guide contains instructions for installing and configuring Micro Focus Databridge DMSII Client. This preface includes information to help you use this guide.
To install, configure, and run Databridge, you should be a system administrator familiar with the following:
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Standard Unisys® operations for MCP-hosted mainframes such as the CS7xxx series, Libra series, ClearPath® NX/LX or A Series
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DMSII databases and Data And Structure Definition Language (DASDL)
Conventions
The following conventions and terms may be used in this guide.
| This convention or term | Is used to indicate this |
|---|---|
this type style |
text that you type, filenames and directory names, onscreen messages |
| italic | variables emphasis document titles |
| square brackets ( [ ] ) |
optional items in a command For example, [ true / false ]. (Do not type the brackets.) |
| pipe ( | ) | a choice between items in a command or parameter. When enclosed in braces ( { } ), the choice is mandatory. |
| UPPERCASE | DMSII data set and data item names |
| MCP server host mainframe | Unisys ClearPath NX, LX or A Series mainframe |
| DBEngine | Databridge Engine |
| DBEnterprise | Databridge Enterprise Server |
| DBServer | Databridge Server |
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations are used throughout this guide and are provided here for quick reference.
| This convention or term | Is used to indicate this |
|---|---|
| AA | Absolute Address |
| ABSN | Audit Block Serial Number |
| AFN | Audit File Number |
| API | Application Programming Interface |
| DASDL | Data and Structure Definition Language |
| DMSII | Data Management System II |
| IDX | Word Index (offset) |
| IPC | Inter-Process Communications |
| MCP | Master Control Program |
| RPC | Remote Procedure Call |
| SEG | 30-word disk segment |
| WFL | Work Flow Language |
Related Documentation
The following is a list of the documentation you might need to consult when using Databridge Twin.
| Databridge Host | Before you can use Databridge DMSII Client, the Databridge Host database replication software must be installed and operating on the primary system. Complete instructions are in the Databridge Installation Guide, which is located in the DOCS folder on the Databridge installation image or DVD. |
| Unisys Mainframe | You should have available documentation for the Unisys ClearPath NX/LX series or A Series, DMSII, WFL, and CANDE. This guide lists only general instructions. If you are not completely familiar with DMSII configuration, for example, you may need to refer to the Unisys documentation. |