Debugging Tool helps improve application delivery.
Press Release Summary:
Debug Tool for z/OS® v5.1 helps examine, monitor, and control execution of application programs written in C, C++, COBOL, or PL/I on a z/OS or OS/390® system. Program testing and analysis aid lets users interactively debug application as it runs, perform seamless debugging of mixed language applications, and make adjustments to application while debugging. Users can also display, monitor, and alter program variables.
Original Press Release:
IBM Debug Tool for z/OS V5.1 Helps Improve Application Delivery
Overview
IBM Debug Tool for z/OS® V5.1 is IBM's interactive source-level debugging tool for compiled applications. It is a program testing and analysis aid that helps you examine, monitor, and control the execution of application programs written in C, C++, COBOL, or PL/I on a z/OS or OS/390® system. By using the disassembly view, Debug Tool is also able to provide support for programs compiled with the NOTEST compiler option, or applications that include other languages.
Debug Tool supports debugging of application programs that run in the following environments:
· CICS®
· IMS(TM)
· DB2®
· WebSphere®
· TSO
· JES/batch
· UNIX® System Services
V5.1 provides the following functional and usability improvements which make Debug Tool an even more productive tool to use:
· Dynamic debugging support for PL/I and C/C++
· Improved handling for long compile unit (CU) names for C/C++ and Enterprise PL/I programs
· %WHERE built-in function
· Remote debug conditional watch breakpoint support
· Remote debug COBOL local variable pane performance enhancement
· Remote debug additional command support
· Remote debug step/breakpoint log message support
Key prerequisites
One of the following:
· z/OS V1.1 (5694-A01), or later
· OS/390 V2.10 (5647-A01)
Depending on the function used, certain levels of other programs may be required.
Planned availability date
September 24, 2004
At a glance
IBM Debug Tool for z/OS V5.1 helps examine, monitor, and control the execution of application programs by enabling you to:
· Interactively debug an application as it runs
· Perform seamless debugging of mixed language applications
· Make adjustments to your application while debugging
· Display, monitor, and alter program variables
Debug Tool also supports many programming languages and numerous execution environments.
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: LE001
