# \#Adabas-Basics-on-Mainframes **URL:** https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/tag/adabas-basics-on-mainframes/81.md [Latest](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/tags.md) --- ## [Adabas & Natural Products now available on z/OS 2.5](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/adabas-natural-products-now-available-on-z-os-2-5/245407)
**Author:** [@Eli\_Cohen1](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Eli_Cohen1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 10:01am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/adabas-natural-products-now-available-on-z-os-2-5/245407 "2021-10-28T10:01:47Z")
Software AG is proud to announce that the Adabas & Natural family of products are now available on IBM® z/OS® 2.5. By leveraging the strengths of the IBM Z platform’s computing power and resources, IBM z/OS plays an imp… --- ## [AOS / UQE / User State "T-OUT" =\> Last Active / which units?](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/aos-uqe-user-state-t-out-last-active-which-units/208250)
**Author:** [@ChristianHeld](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/ChristianHeld)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 4:43pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/aos-uqe-user-state-t-out-last-active-which-units/208250 "2020-05-14T16:43:21Z")
Hi everybody I have a easy question: When AOS displays a T-OUT UQE, there is a number shown. Ex: 322393 I I I I User I User I Last I I M I TID I SECUID I Jobna… --- ## [MU field with/without NU](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/mu-field-with-without-nu/207835)
**Author:** [@STEVE\_TOMSKO2](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/STEVE_TOMSKO2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 1:34am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/mu-field-with-without-nu/207835 "2020-04-11T01:34:51Z")
We are defining a new “multipurpose” MU field on a file. The question has come up as to how the field values will behave with NU vs. default (normal) compression. I have always assumed that whether the fiels is null su… --- ## [Automatically Increasing Associator or Data Storage Data Set Space on Mainframe](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/automatically-increasing-associator-or-data-storage-data-set-space-on-mainframe/207350)
**Author:** [@Steven\_Gazzola](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Steven_Gazzola)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/automatically-increasing-associator-or-data-storage-data-set-space-on-mainframe/207350 "2020-02-20T01:12:11Z")
Is there a White paper on Automatically Increasing Associator or Data Storage Data Set Space. I need recommendations on the best method for implementing this feature. Thanks --- ## [What is ADAMINT](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/what-is-adamint/206911)
**Author:** [@Hirofumi\_Shinke](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Hirofumi_Shinke)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2020, 10:46pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/what-is-adamint/206911 "2020-01-15T22:46:56Z")
What is ADAMINT? Where I find the documentation or the development guide? --- ## [ADABAS Database Connection (in MF) from DataStage](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/adabas-database-connection-in-mf-from-datastage/206787)
**Author:** [@AFZAL\_HASAN](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/AFZAL_HASAN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2020, 1:23am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/adabas-database-connection-in-mf-from-datastage/206787 "2020-01-04T01:23:19Z")
Hello, I would like to know if there is any specific ways to connect to ADABAS from IBM datastage 11.x. Is there an ODBC or JDBC driver that allows a Stage to access ADABAS directly? Is there any driver for this purpose… --- ## [How converte byte of MUPEX file to decimal?](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-converte-byte-of-mupex-file-to-decimal/206356)
**Author:** [@Jean\_Fiorin](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Jean_Fiorin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 7:39pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-converte-byte-of-mupex-file-to-decimal/206356 "2019-12-05T19:39:01Z")
I run a DECOMPRESS from a file that contains multiple and periodic fields. The record has a multiple field with 165 occurrences. Searching for the byte off occ in DECOMPRESS file output, I found the byte 0xe5 that repr… --- ## [Line numering algorithm in Natural programs](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/line-numering-algorithm-in-natural-programs/206118)
**Author:** [@mun1ek\_2](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/mun1ek_2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/line-numering-algorithm-in-natural-programs/206118 "2019-11-14T16:50:31Z")
What is the line numering algorithm for Natural programs ? I see that algorithm changes when lines is more or less, but what are the ranges when it changes ? --- ## [Need few links or instructions for how to install and use Event Replicator](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/need-few-links-or-instructions-for-how-to-install-and-use-event-replicator/205317)
**Author:** [@Vamshi\_Gathpa](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Vamshi_Gathpa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2019, 1:47pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/need-few-links-or-instructions-for-how-to-install-and-use-event-replicator/205317 "2019-10-30T13:47:55Z")
Need help on Replicating data from Adabas on Main frames to RDBMS Thanks Vamshi --- ## [z/OS compatibility](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/z-os-compatibility/205051)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Combest](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Rick_Combest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2019, 1:21am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/z-os-compatibility/205051 "2019-08-15T01:21:56Z")
A customer wants to upgrade the operating system to z/OS 2.4. They are currently running the following SoftwareAG software, ADABAS + SQL V8.3.3 Natural + Security+VSAM V8.2.5 PAC V2.6.1 Predict 8.3.2 What are the … --- ## [PARM-ERROR 023 ?????](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/parm-error-023/205023)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Kay](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Tom_Kay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 8:17am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/parm-error-023/205023 "2019-08-14T08:17:16Z")
Gang, OK, rather a newbie here with ADABAS being dumped in our laps, got several databases that will not come up, throwing the message: PARM-ERROR 023 DETECTED DURING SYSTEM-OPEN ATTEMPT IS MADE TO START AN UPDATE NUC… --- ## [old versions & zOS 2.2 compatibility user experiences](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/old-versions-zos-2-2-compatibility-user-experiences/203410)
**Author:** [@Melissa\_Case1](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Melissa_Case1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2019, 8:25am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/old-versions-zos-2-2-compatibility-user-experiences/203410 "2019-04-08T08:25:57Z")
All, We are upgrading to zOS 2.2 in a few weeks. Here are the following versions we’re on for Adabas, Natural, Natural DB2 & Natural IMS. If ANYONE has any experience or validation of these versions running on higher … --- ## [ADABAS remote/virtual training courses](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/adabas-remote-virtual-training-courses/203396)
**Author:** [@Alberto\_Zapanta](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Alberto_Zapanta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2019, 4:52pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/adabas-remote-virtual-training-courses/203396 "2019-04-05T16:52:37Z")
Hi. Do you have the ‘ADABAS Fundamentals’ training course (by remote) available for 2019? If so, can you please provide me with the details. Thank you. Alberto Zapanta --- ## [using java with ADABAS](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/using-java-with-adabas/203323)
**Author:** [@eileen\_barkow](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/eileen_barkow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2019, 7:33pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/using-java-with-adabas/203323 "2019-03-28T19:33:42Z")
I would like to write a java progam that connects to ADABAS on the mainframe, preferably under CICS. I would need the jdbc drivers and an example of the connection url? can this be done in a similar manner of connectin… --- ## [ADALNKR and ADALNK](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/adalnkr-and-adalnk/203090)
**Author:** [@Claudemar\_Martins](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Claudemar_Martins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 6:30pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/adalnkr-and-adalnk/203090 "2019-03-06T18:30:00Z")
What ADALNKR is used for? From what I saw it is similar to ADALNK. --- ## [Getting ADABAS programming guide](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/getting-adabas-programming-guide/202788)
**Author:** [@Unnikrishnan\_S](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Unnikrishnan_S)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 7:14pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/getting-adabas-programming-guide/202788 "2019-02-11T19:14:33Z")
Hi , Can someone please help how to get any PDF version of complete ADABAS programming guide or link. Thanks, Unni --- ## [PREFETCH / MULTIFETCH Statistics](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/prefetch-multifetch-statistics/201708)
**Author:** [@Eugene\_Miklovich1](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Eugene_Miklovich1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 8:11am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/prefetch-multifetch-statistics/201708 "2019-01-25T08:11:54Z")
There is a relatively new feature to report MULTIFETCH statistics using: ADARUN PREFSTDD=STATDD where STATDD is DDNAME where statistics are suppose to be reported. It is unclear to us (at least me) if this is in th… --- ## [Adabas logical file extents](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/adabas-logical-file-extents/93795)
**Author:** [@Mitch2](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Mitch2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 8:15am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/adabas-logical-file-extents/93795 "2019-01-10T08:15:29Z")
Hi, I want to limit the logical file extents in our DEVELOPMENT and our ACCEPTANCE Databases. Much the way it was before ADABAS 8. Want to know how it can be done. Regards John --- ## [mixing two data datasets mod-3 & mod-9](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/mixing-two-data-datasets-mod-3-mod-9/201934)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Ladouceur](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Robert_Ladouceur)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2019, 6:29pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/mixing-two-data-datasets-mod-3-mod-9/201934 "2019-01-09T18:29:27Z")
Bonjour, We are about to create a third DATAR dataset, the first two have mod-3 however, we want to create the new dataset with mod-9, I know about the parn DSNTYPE but my concern is can we mix the datasets with no prob… --- ## [How much an adabas files in megabits?](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-much-an-adabas-files-in-megabits/202090)
**Author:** [@Fernando\_Zarazua\_Vilchis1](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Fernando_Zarazua_Vilchis1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/how-much-an-adabas-files-in-megabits/202090 "2019-01-02T13:46:24Z")
There is some utility that gives me a report of the size in magabits of each of the Adabas files, I have tried with ADAREP but there is some other option, since in my databases there are too many files. Thank you. Main… --- ## [Date of last update](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/date-of-last-update/202035)
**Author:** [@Fernando\_Zarazua\_Vilchis1](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Fernando_Zarazua_Vilchis1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 4:43pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/date-of-last-update/202035 "2018-12-11T16:43:41Z")
How can I get the last update date in the form of a report of all Adabas files? Z/OS MAINFRAME --- ## [MIXING ONE DATA DSN WITH MOD-3 AND ANOTHER WITH MOD-9](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/mixing-one-data-dsn-with-mod-3-and-another-with-mod-9/201935)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Ladouceur](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Robert_Ladouceur)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 3:24pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/mixing-one-data-dsn-with-mod-3-and-another-with-mod-9/201935 "2018-12-01T15:24:23Z")
Bonjour, I just started with ADABAS and I am told that I cannot mix mod-3 & mod-9 in the same DATA dsn but can we mix one dsn with mod-3 and another one with mod-9 ? PRD.ADABAS.DATAR1 – MOD-3 PRD.ADABAS.DATAR2 – MOD… --- ## [cobol basic command.](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/cobol-basic-command/201830)
**Author:** [@Antonio\_Barbara](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Antonio_Barbara)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 4:33pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/cobol-basic-command/201830 "2018-11-26T16:33:32Z")
I need to provide the dynamic DBID inside the cobol program. How to do this? What kind of control block will I use? Who can help me? I count on your cooperation and I thank you all. 01 W30-CB. 05 … --- ## [ADADBS MUPEX File=nnn,MUPECOUNT=2](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/adadbs-mupex-file-nnn-mupecount-2/201402)
**Author:** [@Marc\_Lavollay](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Marc_Lavollay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 5:50pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/adadbs-mupex-file-nnn-mupecount-2/201402 "2018-10-23T17:50:37Z")
Hi, I’m trying to execute the ADADBS MUPEX Utility with the parameter MUPECOUNT=2, and I’m getting the following Error : \[i\]Error-184, MUPECOUNT specification is invalid. The file contains a PE and has records. … --- ## [Variables](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/variables/201059)
**Author:** [@Priyanka\_Chilka](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Priyanka_Chilka)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 8:40am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/variables/201059 "2018-09-28T08:40:11Z")
What are independent variables and automatic variables ? When they are used ? --- ## [Adabas coding reference manual](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/adabas-coding-reference-manual/199275)
**Author:** [@Selvaraj\_Natarajan](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Selvaraj_Natarajan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 6:42am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/adabas-coding-reference-manual/199275 "2018-09-05T06:42:53Z")
I am new to Adabas and I am eagerly looking for a reference / manual which will help me in understanding the Adabas database. --- ## [Ababas Community resources](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/ababas-community-resources/200709)
**Author:** [@Community-admin](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Community-admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 2:21pm UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/ababas-community-resources/200709 "2018-08-29T14:21:30Z")
Useful resources: Adabas technical articles Adabas tips, tricks & code Adabas videos --- ## [IMS V 14.1 supported by which Adabas / Natural versions?](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/ims-v-14-1-supported-by-which-adabas-natural-versions/200549)
**Author:** [@Melissa\_Case1](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Melissa_Case1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 8:33am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/ims-v-14-1-supported-by-which-adabas-natural-versions/200549 "2018-08-22T08:33:44Z")
We are in the planning stages to upgrade IMS to V14.1 We have Adabas & Natural. Can you tell me which versions of each are supported? Our current Adabas config is quite old. Started Task =\> DADA001 Version =\> ADAN01… --- ## [Least impacting way to estimate decompressed size of ADABAS/Natural database.](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/least-impacting-way-to-estimate-decompressed-size-of-adabas-natural-database/199999)
**Author:** [@Brooke\_Clarke](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Brooke_Clarke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 6:59am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/least-impacting-way-to-estimate-decompressed-size-of-adabas-natural-database/199999 "2018-07-09T06:59:39Z")
I’m an analyst with limited Mainframe experience, part of a team that is migrating data from ADABAS/Natural into a SQL Server data warehouse. I need to estimate the size of my ADABAS/Natural database so that we know how … --- ## [Get all the File Names in a given database.](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/get-all-the-file-names-in-a-given-database/199944)
**Author:** [@Anurag\_Singh](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/u/Anurag_Singh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 7:18am UTC](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/t/get-all-the-file-names-in-a-given-database/199944 "2018-07-05T07:18:42Z")
Hi, I tried to explore a lot, but I couldn’t find an answer to my requirement. My requirement is to fetch all the file names present in a given database in Adabas. Any help or guidance is appreciated. [Next page](https://techcommunity.softwareag.com/tag/adabas-basics-on-mainframes/81.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=Adabas-Basics-on-Mainframes)