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Configure VTAM Generic Names—Remotely-Initiated Transfers (Optional)

CA XCOM Data Transport for z/OS can be used with VTAM Generic Name Support. It can be used on the same system or different systems, but all servers using the same VTAM Generic Name must be in the same SYSPLEX, since IBM VTAM Generic Name Support uses the Coupling Facility.

The IBM Coupling Facility is required. VTAM Generic Name support does not require the XCOMPLEX.

VTAM uses the IBM Work Load Manager to distribute the incoming transfers based on the level of existing sessions. VTAM takes existing parallel sessions into consideration when distributing the transfers:

• The VTAMGNAM parameter must be specified in the Default Options Table for each XCOMPLEX Worker Server. Do not specify the VTAMGNAM parameter for the XCOMPLEX Admin Server.
• Remote partners should send SNA transfers to the VTAM generic name supplied by your network support group.

Note: Any or all of these facilities can be used with CA XCOM Data Transport. Each facility can be used independently of the others.