13.1. Overview of the CICSPlex environment

The CICSPlex SM environment is comprised of a number of address spaces. They are described in this section.

The CICSPlex SM address space (CMAS) is the hub of any CICSPlex SM configuration. Every CICSplex is managed by at least one CMAS and is responsible for the single system image (SSI) that enables the operator to manage a CICSplex as if it were a single CICS system, regardless of the number of CICS systems defined as belonging to the CICSplex, and regardless of their physical location.

The CMAS implements the BAS, WLM, RTA, and monitoring functions of CICSPlex SM, and maintains configuration information about the CICSplexes it is managing. It also holds information about its own links with other ...

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