Topaz Modernization Guide

Topaz is a suite of tools designed for mainframe application development and data management. It provides capabilities for data discovery, visualization, and editing, supporting various data sources like VSAM, IMS, Db2, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server.

Topaz supports data sources including VSAM, IMS, Db2, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server. It allows users to browse, edit, and manage data across these different platforms.

Topaz uses an Eclipse-based GUI. Users interact with data through visual interfaces, browse data, and perform editing operations.

Topaz provides features for understanding data relationships, including visualizing data lineage and dependencies. This helps in impact analysis and understanding data flows.

Topaz uses configuration files for setting up data source connections and user preferences. These files store connection parameters, security settings, and display options.

Topaz exposes REST APIs for programmatic access to its features. These APIs allow integration with other tools and systems for automated data discovery and management tasks.

The main system components include the Topaz Workbench (Eclipse-based GUI), Data Source Connectors (for different database types), and the Central Repository (for storing metadata).

Topaz supports communication protocols such as TCP/IP for network communication between its components and data sources. Specific ports depend on the configuration of the data sources.

Topaz helps organizations improve data governance by providing tools for data discovery, lineage analysis, and impact assessment. This leads to better data quality and compliance.

Topaz enables faster application development by providing developers with tools to quickly understand and manage mainframe data. This reduces development time and improves application quality.

Topaz helps reduce the risk associated with mainframe changes by providing impact analysis capabilities. This allows organizations to understand the potential impact of changes before they are implemented.

Topaz supports authentication methods such as LDAP, Kerberos, and multi-factor authentication. These methods ensure secure access to the system and its data.

Topaz uses a role-based access control (RBAC) model to manage user permissions. This allows administrators to assign specific roles to users, granting them access to certain features and data.

Topaz uses encryption to protect sensitive data both in transit and at rest. This includes encrypting data stored in the central repository and data transmitted over the network.

Topaz provides audit logging capabilities to track user activity and system events. This allows administrators to monitor the system for security breaches and compliance issues.

Topaz provides a web-based administrative console for managing users, configuring data sources, and monitoring system performance. This console provides a centralized interface for administrative tasks.

Topaz handles user management through its administrative console. Administrators can create, modify, and delete user accounts, as well as assign roles and permissions.

Topaz provides monitoring and logging capabilities to track system performance and identify potential issues. This includes monitoring CPU usage, memory usage, and network traffic.