Advantage Repository for z/OS and OS/390 Webstation Option Version 1.0 Beta Participants Needed

The Webstation Option version 1.0 Beta Program

Advantage Repository for z/OS and OS/390 Webstation option is currently Beta. Webstation Option is CA's next generation web reporting tool which will replace the existing Data Shopper Option. We are actively looking for interested sites to beta test this exciting new product. For an overview of the features of this new interface and information on how to enroll in the program, please read below.

What's New

Search Capability: The "Finder" feature provides the ability to easily search for information in the repository. Pre-defined search objects can be customized by the Repository administrator to provide intuitive search paths for the end user.

Categorization: The "Topics" feature allows you to organize metadata into logical groups -by department, geographical region, or technology, for example.

Impact Analysis: Using the "Subordinate Search" feature, end users can perform impact analysis using Search objects from a row in a result set. For example, users may wish to know what data elements are used in a Cobol program. Or what logical entities are related to a physical table in an ERwin model.

Update Capability: End users can now directly update text data via the web. Administrators can limit update capability to select users using the Repository security features.

Printing and Reporting: Users can print reports directly from the web. Standard reports are printable versions of web-based result sets.

Customization for Various User Groups: The Repository Administrator can create profiles for various user groups that contain Search Objects and Topics appropriate for that group. For instance, business users can be presented with a different display than technical users.

User-Based Preferences: Users can further customize the profiles set up by the Administrator using the "Preferences" features. With this feature, users choose for themselves which information they want to view.

Security: Through security, the Repository Administrator has the ability to secure the list of search objects and topics that a user can see through an external security package such as Top secret, ACF2 and RACF. Single sign-on security can also be managed via these tools. (Note: This feature will be included in Phase 2 of the Beta program.)

How to Qualify

Acceptance into Beta program is limited and all applications will be reviewed by CA Product Management for acceptance. To qualify for the Beta program, the customer must:

• Run the product in a Windows-based environment using Websphere. (Note: The initial Beta program includes the Windows server environments only. Beta testing for AIX and z/OS WebSphere sites will start shortly thereafter.)
• Be under active maintenance for the base Repository product
• Be running Release 4.0 of the Advantage Repository for z/OS and OS/390.
• Have knowledge of WebSphere and the ability to deploy WebSphere applications.
• Complete the standard CA beta agreement.
• Install and test the product
• Document experiences during the Beta Period and participate with CA personnel to report on the operational status of the Beta Product and to keep CA advised of experiences and any problems encountered
• Assign a Beta representative to serve as the primary point of contact with CA.
• Reinstall the GA code when beta program ends

How to Enroll
Please read and sign the attached beta agreement and email to Lisa.Casais@ca.com with your company name, site ID, and a telephone number where you can be reached.

If you are interested please let us know.
Thank you.