ViaSQL Features
XML Support


Checkmark XML Support
Environments and Datasources
z/OS — DB2, VSAM, IMS, IDMS, Adabas, Datacom, sequential
VSE — DB2, VSAM, DL/I, Adabas, Datacom, sequential
Destinations
ODBC or JDBC application — PC or server
CICS temporary storage queue or transient data queue
transfer partner database (MS SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase, etc.)
Methods
Dynamic SQL — against DB2, or against VSAM, IMS, DL/I, CA-Datacom/DB (VSE only), or sequential via the Legacy Data Server
Programmatic — via Remote Stored Procedures (RSPs) and eXternal Stored Procedures (XSPs)
Control
Static — enable/disable via ViaSQL Access Server configuration
Client-controlled — via keyword sent with request
RSP-controlled — via code option
Datatypes
Supported — CHAR, VARCHAR, LONG VARCHAR, DATE, TIME, TIMESTAMP, FLOAT, DECIMAL, INTEGER, SMALLINT
Not supported — binary and graphic datatypes
Applications
Web data display — improved development and processing for HTML or ASP pages
Data exchange — for example, supplying preformatted orders and invoices, to business partners