TSO Attach: A multipurpose communication channel to IBM Database 2

TSO Attach provides IBM Database 2 capabilities in a productive work environment that appears as a natural extension of the Time Sharing Option (TSO) and the Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF). It was designed and built with careful consideration for the varied and complex user group for which it was intended. Ease of use and ease of development and maintenance were among the significant factors in the design. These factors and others are addressed in this paper, which discusses the basic design decisions made in building the TSO Attachment Facility.