Makware Tools Modernization Guide

Makware Tools provides utilities for tasks such as sending mainframe data as email attachments, generating JCL, scanning datasets for strings, viewing datasets, manipulating data within datasets, packing and unpacking PDS datasets, accessing DB2 tables, comparing datasets and source code, and generating COBOL, CICS BMS, and IMS MFS code.

MEMAIL sends mainframe data as email attachments. MGENJCL generates skeleton JCL for various utilities. MSCANSTR scans datasets for specific strings. MV provides a quick way to view datasets. MSELECT manipulates data within datasets.

Makware Tools primarily uses ISPF panels for its user interface. Configuration files are used to customize the behavior of some utilities, such as specifying default email settings for MEMAIL or defining search strings for MSCANSTR.

The MGENJCL utility generates skeleton JCL based on the specified utility and parameters. For example, to generate JCL for a DFSORT operation, you would use MGENJCL with the DFSORT option and provide the necessary input and output dataset names.

The MSCANSTR utility scans datasets for specified strings. You can specify multiple datasets and multiple strings to search for simultaneously. The output shows the datasets and lines where the strings are found.

The MSELECT utility allows you to manipulate data within datasets. You can perform operations such as record splitting, text trimming, formatting, translation, date format conversion, and conversion between ASCII and EBCDIC.

Makware Tools can improve developer productivity by automating common tasks such as JCL generation, dataset manipulation, and code generation. This reduces manual effort and the potential for errors.

The MEMAIL utility allows mainframe data to be easily shared via email, facilitating collaboration and communication between different teams and individuals.

By providing tools for code generation and dataset manipulation, Makware Tools helps reduce the time and resources required for application development and maintenance.

Makware Tools operates within the security framework of the z/OS environment. Access to datasets and utilities is controlled by z/OS security mechanisms such as RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret.

The MSCANSTR utility can be used to scan datasets for sensitive information, helping to identify potential security vulnerabilities or compliance issues.

Utilities like MCOMPARE can help ensure the integrity of code and data by detecting unauthorized changes or modifications.

Makware Tools is installed and configured within the z/OS environment. The utilities are typically accessed through ISPF panels or TSO commands.

The MANLYZDD utility can be used to analyze JCL and identify program names, datasets, and other information, which can be helpful for managing and maintaining applications.

Utilities like MQWCOPY and MPCKUNPK can be used to efficiently copy and manage datasets, which can be useful for backup and recovery purposes.