eventACTION

eventACTION is a comprehensive event tracking tool. The following events are tracked:

• program & product execution
• references to datasets & members
• changes to datasets & members
• operator commands
• updates to SVC table
• DFSMShsm HRECOVER/HDELETE
• Define/Delete USERCATALOGs
• Define ALIAS
• FDR Interface

eventACTION also includes extensive usage of email messages; a powerful side-by-side compare facility which provides the capability of comparing almost any two files; and an extensive report capability.

(Further information is found here.)

ussACTION

ussACTION can automatically and transparently track, control, backup, and monitor changes or references to HFS (Hierarchical File System) and zFS (zSeries File System) files under the OS/390 and z/OS USS (UNIX System Services). It looks similar to eventACTION, except that dataset and member are replaced by directory and file name.

The first phase of the product (6.05) included automatic tracking of changes, compare, reporting, and backup / restore of HFS and zFS files. ussACTION 6.06 provided reference tracking functionality for HFS and zFS files. Since 6.07, support for change controls for HFS and zFS files are available.

ussACTION is now available for production. Further information is found here.

testACTION

testACTION is a new feature which provides facilities for transparently testing new versions of products as well as individual programs, CLISTs, REXX execs and cataloged procedures.

testACTION eliminates the requirement to change JCL, execs, etc., to test new versions by dynamically changing the programs, execs, or libraries used at execution time.
NOTE: This feature is currently under Beta test and is subject to further change. Please contact Action Software for instructions on activating and using this Beta feature if you wish to test this feature, and be prepared to provide feedback regarding the results of your testing.

testACTION is now available for Beta Testing. Further information is found here.