Calling COBOL from REST

Scenario: "I have a COBOL server program and want to call this from a REST client."

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Solution: Take an existing COBOL server program graphics/blue_1.gif and generate the integration logic graphics/blue_2.gif to call it from a REST client graphics/blue_3.gif.

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The COBOL server can reside in different operating systems and environments.

Choose a scenario for information on

  • alternative architectures (if applicable)

  • installation requirements

  • development steps

Continue with the appropriate scenario: