IBM Session Manager documentation

The following documentation accompanies IBM Session Manager:

Manual

Purpose

Installation and Customization

Goes through the steps required to install the IBM Session Manager software, and provides general information on the methods and options available to configure and operate your system.

User and Administrator

Describes in detail the features and facilities provided by IBM Session Manager.

Online and Batch Administration

Explains the set-up and configuration of OLA, how to use the interface, and how to utilize both OLA and Batch Administration to modify the IBM Session Manager configuration.

Technical Reference

Provides a detailed reference for IBM Session Manager commands and configuration statements, along with problem diagnosis assistance.

Quick Reference

Provides a quick way to find the correct syntax for commands, configuration statements, and variables, without detailed explanations.

Panels, Scripts and Variables

Gives a detailed technical account of defining panels, using scripts and variables, and IBM Session Manager's Panel and Script Language (TPSL).

Messages and Codes

Contains explanations of all messages issued by IBM Session Manager, and the actions that should be taken.

Additionally, the Program Directory contains information for systems programmers about the program material and procedures for installing IBM Session Manager under z/OS.

New users should review the User and Administrator manual to gain an understanding of IBM Session Manager concepts, and Technical Programmers should review the Installation and Customization manual in order to tailor the product to the Installation's requirements.

In general, the extreme flexibility of the configuration statements is found to cater for most user requirements. Panel and script definitions may be provided with conditional logic using the IBM Session Manager Panel and Script Language and numerous variables are provided to view and modify a wide variety of data. If any particular needs cannot be met, a user exit is available, containing several exit points and access to certain variables, enabling user code to be executed. Full details of the User Exit are supplied in the Installation and Customization manual.

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