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How to test CICS, MainFrame applications
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Answer / bernard thomas
Either use CEDF to test each EXEC CICS command or use a
package like INTERTEST.
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Answer / srini
Using XPED transaction with Changeman CICS Xpeditor option
to "y" while compiling. The Disadvantag of CEDF is if the
transaction abends exit from the trasaction is not possible.
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Answer / virender
As far as I know, Intertest is a debugger and not a testing
tool. There is a huge difference between testing and
debugging. Testing a CICS application is done manually.
| Is This Answer Correct ? | 6 Yes | 1 No |
Answer / gowda
CEDF is a dignoistic facility, According to me we can test
only cics commands, but to track of SOC or system error, it
is best practice to use xpd
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Answer / deepa
has anybody used IBM debugger tool for debugging CICS on
batch programs?
I used it long back and seemed to have forgotten...Any help
would be helpful
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Answer / satya
Deepa Currently I am using Debugger tool gor Debugging CICS
Programs.
Debugger Tool setup Process:
1. Complie the CICS program, which you want to DEBUG with
debug option
2. Next you need to put the new copy of your CICS progrm
using the below command
CEMT S PROG(Progname) NEWC
3. Give command DTCN to intiate DEBUGGER tool
4. Enter Progname or Trans. ID. Then Press PF4 to SAVE and
press PF3 to EXIT
5. Go to the screen which you have complied with debug
option, the compiled program will
come automatically.
Following commands can be used in DEBUGGER
SET AUTO - To see the values of current varaibles
PF2 - For line by line execution
PF9 - For Break point to Break Point execution
PF6 - To set up or clear off break point
LIST VAR - To List variables
To execute Called programs - we nee to compile them with
DEBUG option and then execute
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Answer / chinababu
i think srini is correct
by xpeditor is best than cedf.
| Is This Answer Correct ? | 2 Yes | 1 No |
Answer / loose kumaresan
hi,
loose kumaresan here intertest,xp-editor and cedf is mainly
using in cics testing.
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Answer / tej
Intertest,Xpeditor,CEDF and Tracemaster are the
facilities/tools used generally.
| Is This Answer Correct ? | 0 Yes | 0 No |
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