Software supports application development for z/TPF.
Press Release Summary:
Supporting Linux(TM) for zSeries® environment, TPF Toolkit for WebSphere® Studio integrates Transaction Processing Facility application development with Eclipse-based WebSphere Studio development environment. It includes TPF Dump Viewer for diagnosing application dumps, and ECB Monitor for diagnosing long running ECBs. Single source migration tool help users migrate applications from TPF v4.1 to z/TPF v1.1. Support for secure shell provides secure authentication between systems.
Original Press Release:
IBM TPF Toolkit for WebSphere Studio V3.0 Supports Application Development for z/TPF
At a glance
New with the TPF Toolkit for WebSphere Studio V3.0:
Support for the development of applications targeted to z/TPF
Support for application development on Linux for zSeries
Introduction of the Single Source migration tool to help migrate existing applications to z/TPF
Integration of Eclipse 3.1 technology
TPF Dump Viewer for diagnosing application dumps
ECB Monitor for diagnosing long running ECBs
Enhancements to TPF Toolkit projects for better control
Improvements in administration functions
Packaging of IBM Support Assistant for easier service and support
Overview
IBM TPF Toolkit for WebSphere® Studio integrates Transaction Processing Facility (TPF) application development with the Eclipse-based WebSphere Studio development environment. It supports development of applications for the IBM TPF and z/TPF. TPF Toolkit offers TPF application developers with state-of-the-art workstation-based tools that are integrated and powerful, yet easy to use and easy to customize.
What's new in TPF Toolkit for WebSphere Studio V3.0?
Support for Linux(TM) for zSeries®, the latest available development environment for the generation of applications targeted to z/TPF
Integration of the current Eclipse V3.1 technology, a framework to make a number of improvements available to TPF Toolkit
The single source migration tool to help you migrate your applications from TPF V4.1 to z/TPF V1.1
Support for TPF Make/Build for both TPF 4.1 and z/TPF applications
The TPF Dump Viewer to view an application dump that occurs on TPF
An ECB Monitor to help diagnose long running ECBs
Enhancements to TPF Toolkit projects for better control of your application development process
Support for secure shell (SSH) to offer secure authentication between systems
Improvements to administration features
Packaging of the IBM Support Assistant for better service and support for TPF Toolkit
Upgrading of user assistance and the introduction of a product welcome page.
TPF Toolkit continues to provide advancement in application development technology to TPF customers.
Key prerequisites
Intel(TM) workstation with Pentium(TM) III 800 MHz Processor (minimum requirement)
Microsoft(TM) Windows(TM) 2000 Professional SP3 or higher, or Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1®, or higher
TPF System (TPF 4.1 or z/TPF Enterprise Edition V1.1)
z/OS® 1.3 or Linux for z/Series with C/C++, and High Level Assembler
Planned availability dates
September 16, 2005: Electronic software delivery
October 7, 2005: Media and documentation
