JES2Web features and benefits
Document creation and e-mail distribution
JES2Web provides quick, convenient access to JES2 output. The software:
- Provides mainframe report delivery via email
- Converts JES2 output to PDF or text documents
- Takes advantage of the capabilities of PDF viewer plug-ins
- Provides the ability to add watermarks, passwords, and other PDF features to documents
- E-mails reports to distribution lists automatically as a job step of a scheduled or unscheduled batch process
Mainframe integration and resources
JES2Web makes efficient use of mainframe resources. The software:
- Installs on the mainframe
- Provides SAF interfaces and programmable exits
- Does not use TSO resources or require SDSF authorization
- Manages job output for purge, release, update, and hold actions according to JOE or job output group
- Provides a view of JES2 initiators and positions of jobs within the initiator
Customizable browser interface with mainframe access
JES2Web reduces support calls by providing a browser interface to the mainframe that matches your staff's needs. The software:
- Provides multiple browser interface views
- Allows you to customize terms used in the browser interface
- Filters mainframe data by date ranges, users, job names, and more
- Allows access to reports from any location that has browser access to the mainframe
- Allows you to limit access using profiles and filters
Secure access and delivery
JES2Web prevents casual interception and reading of mainframe data sent via e-mail. The software:
- Uses standard mainframe security interfaces to provide secure access to JES2 output
- Encrypts mainframe report data sent via e-mail
- Enables creation of password-protected PDF documents
- Provides secure access for JES2 report delivery
