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Document Author:	Don Bagwell		Document ID:	WP101490
Doc. Organization:	Washington Systems Center		Document Revised:	09/16/2009
Product(s) covered:	WebSphere Application Server for z/OS; z/OS

Abstract: “Optimized Local Adapters” is a new function provided with WebSphere Application Server for z/OS maintenance level 7.0.0.4, released May 19th, 2009. It is a new method of cross-memory local communications between WebSphere Application Server for z/OS and external address spaces such as CICS, batch programs, Unix Systems Services (USS) programs, and Airlines Line Control (ALCS) programs. This paper is designed to give the reader an introduction to the technology, with key concepts explored and explained, with pointers to specific articles in the InfoCenter for more information. The companion presentation offers the same essential information but with more pictures.

White Paper Companion Presentation

Classification:	Software	Category:	Planning and Design
Platform(s):	IBM System z Family	S/W Pillar(s):	WebSphere
O/S:	z/OS	Keywords:	WebSphere z/OS, WAS z/OS, WOLA, OLA, Optimized, Adapters, Local Adapters