Automate CA IDMS commands with Zowe CLI
The CA IDMS Plug-in gives you the ability to execute and automate CA IDMS commands and administrative tasks through common tools and modern integrated development environments (IDEs). You can also write scripts or programs that can be incorporated into continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) workflows.
Zowe CLI is a command-line interface that lets you interact remotely with the z/OS mainframe in a familiar format. You can use it to issue TSO commands, submit jobs, interact with mainframe files, and integrate z/OS actions into scripts.
To extend the benefits of the CLI, you can add product-specific plug-ins. The CA IDMS Plug-in for Zowe CLI is the latest in a suite of plug-ins from Broadcom designed to expand the capabilities of the CLI for a specific product.
Here are a few ways you can use the Plug-in to work with IDMS:
· List real-time performance statistics and information
· View DC log records
· Issue DCMT and DCUF commands
The biggest benefits of using the Plug-in are ease of use and automation. The Plug-in can be used through familiar environments, like Windows, and it can help you simplify administrative tasks through scripts, saving you valuable time.
Ease of Use
The CA IDMS Plug-in is easy to use. Want to know if what CA IDMS systems are currently active? Simply open a command prompt and run the command to list all active systems.
Want to quickly check the status of your systems? Issue DCMT commands right from your desktop.
Automation
To save time, you can use the Plug-in to automate administrative tasks. For instance, use your favorite scripting language to combine a series of commands in a script that runs administrative tasks against one or more IDMS systems. Not only will you appreciate the simplified, time saving approach to your administrative duties, but you’ll also enjoy not having to remember syntax for commands.
Here’s an example of how you can use automation to make life easier. In the following example, the maxtask shell script determines if the task limit has been hit. If it has, the task limit is automatically increased by 10 percent.
How to Get Started
If you are a licensed CA IDMS/DB customer running the latest version (19.0), the CA IDMS REST API is available to you as part of the base license.
To download and install the CA IDMS Plug-in for Zowe CLI, follow the instructions on Tech Docs.
To help you get started, Broadcom offers a variety of resources, such as community sites, education, and webcasts. Take advantage of the following options to share experiences, learn from peers, and provide input about product direction:
· Visit the CA IDMS IUA EIUA Community site, and participate in conversations with peers and product experts. Let us know what you think we should do next.
· Watch the webcast replay, “CA IDMS 19.0 (Continuous Delivery) New Features Update: API, Zowe CLI Plugin, z/OSMF and More.”
· View the video APIs and Integration Using Open Source Monitoring Tools, delivered by David Ross, CA Database Architect (David.Ross@broadcom.com).
· Contact your local technical support group, or visit the Support Portal, for help if you have questions or concerns.
For more information, please contact Product Manager, Sheila Miller (Sheila.Miller2@broadcom.com) or Product Owner, Nakesha Newbury (Nakesha.Newbury@broadcom.com).
This plug-in is compatible with Zowe CLI and is awarded a Zowe Conformance Program badge. Licensed CA IDMS users are entitled to support for this plugin. This plug-in does not require a CA Brightside subscription for download or use.
