Configuring CICS ONC RPC by using the connection manager

Stabilized feature: CICS® support for Open Network Computing Remote Procedure Call (ONC RPC) is stabilized. Consider exposing and orchestrating applications as API services by using z/OS Connect Enterprise Edition or CICS web services, or by writing web applications in Java or Node.js. See also Stabilization notices and discontinued functions.

The connection manager has four main functions.

  • Enabling CICS ONC RPC.
  • Disabling CICS ONC RPC.
  • Controlling the operating options and 4-tuple information stored in the CICS ONC RPC data set.
  • Controlling the operating options and 4-tuple information in current use when CICS ONC RPC is enabled.
When CICS ONC RPC is enabled, the connection manager allows you to:
  • Update the CICS ONC RPC definition record in the data set.
  • Add, delete, and change 4-tuple records in the data set.
  • Change the options being used to control the operation of CICS ONC RPC.
  • Register 4-tuple definitions from the data set.
  • Create temporary 4-tuple definitions and register them.
  • Unregister 4-tuple definitions.
  • Disable CICS ONC RPC.