PRO JES to TCP/IP product is a software product that automates the transmission of print output over LPR or sockets connections in JES2 and JES3 environments. Output can be selected from the spool based on a variety of criteria, including CLASS, FORM, DEST, WRITER and JOBNAME.
The PRO JES to TCP/IP fits into the z/OS and OS/390 system and runs just like any other system software. When run as a Started Task, the program can be controlled with MVS operator commands. For example, a Xerox metacode dataset can be pulled from the JES queues and transferred over the TCP/IP protocol for printing or further processing.
Multi-threading functionality allows throughput to be maximized during critical print windows. It includes SAPI, FSS and External Writer JES spool interface capabilities in order to fit any environment. In most environments, temporary DASD space is not necessary, optimizing the entire process.
PRO JES to TCP/IP can be used to eliminate obsolete hardware-centric solutions where specialized communications devices such as channel extenders and S/370 channel adapters are used to connect systems to the mainframe. This can result in substantial maintenance cost savings as well as performance improvements.
