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Testing application using the External Call Interface (ECI) without connecting to CICS system

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Question

I am developing a Java(TM) application that uses the External Call Interface (ECI) to connect to a CICS system. Is it possible to test the application logic without actually connecting to an actual CICS Transaction Gateway (CICS TG) or CICS system?

Answer

The IBM CA5F SupportPac provides the functionality you are looking for. This SupportPac allows integration test tools to intercept External Call Interface (ECI) calls to IBM CICS Transaction Gateway (CICS TG), originating from Java Standard Edition (Java SE) and Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) applications. This, therefore, allows such applications to be tested without requiring a running CICS TG or CICS Transaction Server.

For more information see CA5F: IBM CICS TG 'gateway' intercept plug-in support

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Product Synonym

CICSTG CICS TG

Document Information

Modified date:
31 August 2017

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dwa1171444

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