Resource definition

Every resource is defined with a set of attributes. The attributes are the properties of the resource, telling CICS, for example, whether a file can be updated, what security level should be given to a transaction, or the remote systems with which CICS can communicate.

To run your system, you need to supply CICS® with information about your system resources, including software resources such as programs and data, and hardware resources such as terminals, printers, and telecommunications links. Many of the properties of these resources are variable, so you can choose the particular functions and combinations of resources that your business needs.