White papers
Why to choose CICS Transaction Server for new IT projects
This IBM® Whitepaper is aimed at information technology (IT) architects, project managers, and other decision makers who are considering their options for new IT projects.
Last updated: 17 Oct 2008
Connecting to CICS Transaction Server from WebSphere for z/OS Version 6
The purpose of this document is to present the prerequisites and steps required to facilitate connection from WebSphere V6 for z/OS to CICS using CICS Transaction Gateway V6.
Last updated: 16 Apr 2008
Delivering quick access to CICS systems using strategic integration options
This white paper shows how the robust CICS systems that you rely on today can easily deliver your business applications to modern SOAs, with first-class support for Web services, J2EE and other access options. Delivering quick access to CICS systems using strategic integration options G224-7557
Last updated: 16 Apr 2008
Extend and enrich the value of your most-critical transactions and data
IBM CICS® Transaction Server is the high-volume transaction-processing platform of choice for most large enterprises in a wide variety of industry sectors. IBM WebSphere® Process Server is designed to enable you to transform your business processes based on an SOA approach.
Last updated: 01 Apr 2007
Managing your CICS Systems Now and in the Future
Enterprise-management capabilities for IBM CICS® Transaction Server enable effective management of large runtime configurations through modern user interfaces, so that you can meet demanding service-level objectives.
Last updated: 01 Mar 2006
Composing CICS applications into business services to support On Demand Business solutions
Making the move from conventional CICS operations to flexible reuse can be a lot easier than you might think. This white paper is designed to show you how you can apply reuse capabilities to tap into the full potential of your CICS applications.
Last updated: 07 Feb 2006
Why the IBM mainframe is an effective choice for banks
This paper reflects IBM’s general view of various forces affecting the banking industry and their relationship with IT investment.
Last updated: 01 Nov 2005
Five SOA projects that can pay for themselves in six months
See how to use a service-oriented approach to solve immediate business challenges with Service Oriented Architecture.
Last updated: 19 Oct 2005
Using containers and channels to enhance CICS interprogram data transfer
Now, IBM CICS Transaction Server, Version 3.1 introduces a new approach, called containers and channels, that is designed to provide a straightforward and flexible mechanism to exchange large volumes of structured parameter data between CICS programs.
Last updated: 01 Sep 2005
Integrating WebSphere Application Server and CICS using the J2EE Connector Architecture
This white paper explains how using the JCA through the facilities of the CICS Transaction Gateway can provide benefits in terms application development and optimal qualities of service in the middleware runtime environment, including support for two-phase-commit global transactions via the XA specification.
Last updated: 28 Jun 2005