Determining what to specify for application Type in the TPX ACT
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Determining what to specify for application Type in the TPX ACT
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Article ID: 63310
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Updated On: 10-16-2024
Products
TPX - Session ManagementVman Session Management for z/OS
Issue/Introduction
When picking up a new suite of products and wanting to add them to the ACT, how to determine what to specify for application Type in the TPX ACT (Application Characteristics Table)?
Environment
TPX® Session Management for z/OS
Resolution
In general, unless otherwise specified in the online documentation Customizing for Certain Applications), all applications should be able to tolerate GRP.
From online help:
Type (SHR,GRP,UNQ,TPX) - Describes the application's virtual terminal requirements:
SHR - for applications that support parallel virtual terminal sessions. Examples: TSO, ROSCOE, Remote Console/MVS
GRP - for applications that can share a virtual terminal with other applications. Examples: IMS, CICS.
UNQ - for applications that require a separate virtual terminal for each user. Example: INFO/NET.