This document lists the Entire Net-Work 6.5 enhancements.
| Category | Enhancements |
|---|---|
| Entire Net-Work 6.5 SP1 Enhancements | Adabas Directory Server Support |
| Adabas Manager Support | |
| ADATCP Enhancements | |
| New Simple Connection Line Driver (TCPX) DRIVER and LINK Parameters |
This release introduces support for the Adabas Directory Server (ADI). The ADI allows applications to determine the location of their Adabas target, allowing direct access to a database without the call traveling through intermediate Net-work kernels. ADI communication is handled by the TCPX driver.
See Adabas Directory Server Administration and TCPX DRIVER Statement for details.
Note:
Fix WT651005 is required for partition support.
This release introduces support for Adabas Manager (AMN). ADI support must be active in order for the AMN client to communicate with the Net-work or ADATCP kernel. Communication with AMN is handled by the TCPX driver.
See TCPX DRIVER Statement for details.
ADATCP is a subset of an Entire Net-Work kernel that runs as a subtask in an Adabas session. It provides direct communication with application programs, eliminating the need for intermediate Net-work kernels.
For direct communication with ADATCP, application programs running on Linux, UNIX or Windows platforms use Entire Net-Work Client (WCL). Mainframe application programs use a TCP/IP-enabled ADALNK, available starting with Adabas 8.5.1.
Using Point-to-point support for Adabas (ADATCP) requires Entire Net-Work Version 6.5 SP1 or above and Entire Net-Work TCP/IP Option Version 6.5 SP1 or above.
A valid Entire Net-Work license is now required for ADATCP in addition to any Adabas licenses. Because the Adabas nucleus and the ADATCP kernel can both read DDLIC to obtain their license, it is recommended that the Entire Net-Work license be assembled into a load module. Entire Net-Work licensing requires MLC135 or above.
See Software AG Mainframe Product Licensing for more information.
ADATCP now works with the Adabas Directory Server (ADI). See Adabas Directory Server Support above.
New parameters may be provided to ADATCP via the TCPIN DD statement. See New Simple Connection Line Driver (TCPX) DRIVER and LINK Parameters below for details.
Internal enhancements have been made to ADATCP to improve stability and robustness.
ADATCP now runs in zIIP mode when the Adabas session has zIIP active.
The following table summarizes the new Simple Connection Line Driver (TCPX) DRIVER and LINK parameters introduced:
| Parameter | DRIVER or LINK Statement? | New or Changed? | Description | Introduced in Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADI | DRIVER | New | This parameter was added to the TCPX line driver in this release. It specifies whether Adabas Directory Server (ADI) support is enabled or disabled. | 6.5 SP1 |
| ADIHOST | DRIVER | New | This new parameter specifies the hostname of the Adabas Directory Server (ADI). The hostname is used to attempt to acquire the TCP/IP address of the system where the ADI resides. | 6.5 SP1 |
| ADIPART | DRIVER | New | This new optional parameter specifies the partition name to be used with the Adabas Directory Server (ADI). If specified, the partition name will be included in all target entries added to the ADI by this session. Partitions are used to restrict database access; when an application queries the ADI for a target and specifies a partition, only entries with the same partition name are returned. Likewise, if the query does not specify a partition, only entries that do not have a partition are returned. | 6.5 SP1 |
| ADIPORT | DRIVER | New | This new parameter specifies the port number used to communicate with the Adabas Directory Server (ADI). | 6.5 SP1 |
| WCPPART | DRIVER | New | This new optional parameter is an alias of ADIPART and works in the same way as ADIPART. | 6.5 SP1 |
For more information about TCPX DRIVER statement parameters, read TCPX DRIVER Statement in the Entire Net-Work TCP/IP Option documentation.