Software provides efficient systems management.
Press Release Summary:
IBM Compiler and Library for REXX on zSeries® Release 4 support CMS sequence numbers, error checking for built-in functions, and debugging. Additional offerings include error handling when message repository is unavailable and systems management through variables indicating compilation date and time. REXX Library support simplifies interfaces to operating system functions and provides sample interfaces to other programming languages.
Original Press Release:
IBM Compiler and Library for REXX on zSeries Release 4 Increase Efficiency and Flexibility
At a glance
IBM Compiler for REXX on zSeries R4 and IBM Library for REXX on zSeries R4:
· Include all service since Release 3
· Provide more efficient systems management
· Support improved error checking
· Provide more information during debugging
· Improve error checking during compilation
· Allow increased flexibility
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or the Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001).
Overview
IBM Compiler for REXX on zSeries® Release 4 and IBM Library for REXX on zSeries Release 4 are enhanced to meet your continued requirement for REXX support on IBM z/VM® and z/OS®. In addition to including a roll-up of service since Release 3, the REXX Compiler R4 has been enhanced to provide:
· More efficient systems management by supporting CMS sequence numbers
· Improved error checking for built-in functions
· Improved debugging by providing the full name of the source file in the executable file
· Improved error handling when the message repository is not available
· Improved debugging and systems management through variables indicating compilation date and time
· Increased flexibility with new compiler options
In addition to supporting the above compiler enhancements, the REXX Library has been enhanced to:
· Support simplified interfaces to operating system functions
· Provide sample interfaces to other programming languages
For more information, visit our Web site:
http://www.ibm.com/software/awdtools/rexx/rexxzseries/
Note that the previous releases of these two products were known as Compiler for SAA® REXX/370 and Library for SAA REXX/370 Release 3.
Key prerequisites
One of the following:
· z/OS V1R3, or later
· OS/390® V2R10
· z/VM V3R1, V4R2, or later
Planned availability dates
· August 29, 2003, for OS/390 and z/OS
· October 31, 2003, for z/VM
