A batch report generator and VSAM file tuning tool for IBM mainframe platforms. Like SELCOPY, CBLVCAT is utilised throughout the Information Services industry in companies worldwide.

CBLVCAT's strength lies in its ability to assist VSAM, Database and CICS Administrators to manage, monitor and maintain important application data sets. Able to deliver customisable, concise DASD VTOC and ICF/VSAM catalog reports, CBLVCAT also displays informational and advisory messages and flags relating to the condition of reported files.

On request for tuning recommendations, particularly with user supplied parameters reflecting local knowledge of the file's usage, CBLVCAT will supply alternative AMS/IDCAMS data set definition parameters designed to improve application performance and reclaim unused disk space. Furthermore, if requested, CBLVCAT will generate the AMS/IDCAMS DELETE/DEFINE re-organisation job stream for each file in the report.

All new and existing CBLVCAT licences also include use of CBLi, the CBL Interactive Environment. CBLi provides CBLVCAT users with a facility to interactively generate CBLVCAT reports, AMS/IDCAMS LISTCAT reports and DEFINE decks without submitting jobs to batch.