About this document
This document provides guidance and reference information for users of File Manager for CICS Component (FM/CICS).
flavorsof File Manager, for working in different environments or with different data formats:
- FM/CICS for working with CICS® resources.
- File Manager
base
for working with QSAM data sets, VSAM data sets, or PDS members - Db2 Component for working with Db2® data
- IMS Component for working with IMS™ data
In addition, reference is made to the IBM® Application Delivery Foundation for z/OS® Common Components server (ADFzCC server).
This information is primarily focussed on the FM/CICS component and the differences between it and File Manager "base". You should use this document in conjunction with the File Manager for z/OS User’s Guide and Reference.
This document is divided into three parts:
- Part 1. Working with FM/CICS
- Describes the key FM/CICS concepts and tasks.
- Part 2. FM/CICS reference
- Provides a lookup reference for FM/CICS panels, fields, and commands.
- Part 3. Appendixes
- This part contains the notices and index. The support information tells you about IBM Web sites that can help you answer questions and solve problems.
base, FM/Db2, and FM/IMS components, see the following books:
- File Manager for z/OS User’s Guide and Reference
- File Manager User’s Guide and Reference for DB2 Data
- File Manager User’s Guide and Reference for IMS Data