Rocket AS for IBM System z provides query, reporting, data visualization and rapid application development for System z data including DB2. With a rich collection of commands and functions AS (Application System) also provides powerful data update, manipulation and discovery capabilities.

AS includes 3270 and Eclipse based user interfaces for both the development and running of applications. The extensive application development capabilities provided with the AS 4GL Language enable the creation of world class System z applications that can be used by 3270 and Linux/Unix/Windows users alike. Rocket AS is the replacement product for users of IBM AS (program number 5648-092), and is fully compatible allowing IBM AS applications to be used on current levels of software and hardware.

AS is especially suited for working with DB2 data. With its powerful set of integrated tools and choice of clients, AS has allowed many of the world's leading organizations to make sense of their data. Do you ever find yourself saying:

"What I want is real information about my business that I understand quickly!"

"I keep getting reports that are all data and no information. If only I had a way to get answers!"

If your systems are keeping you in the dark, then you need AS to:

• Access the data you need.
• Analyse and interpret this data to create real information.
• Present this information in a convincing and attractive way.
• Make the analysed data available in the most suitable format and platform.
• Build these capabilities into applications for yourself and others.

Rocket AS helps you create valuable information and deliver it where and when you need it. If you are an existing AS user, you can use the latest version of Rocket AS to improve the performance of your applications and create client/server solutions for your favorite PC products.

Rocket AS provides:

• Access to industry-common databases from both IBM and non-IBM sources, with special interfaces to DB2.
• Sophisticated query facilities to select just the data you need.
• Powerful data analysis and manipulation capabilities.
• An ideal tool for Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) applications.
• Data management facilities to create, modify and update data.
• Full-function report, chart and data presentation tools.
• A comprehensive set of productive application development tools for creating tailored solutions, as prototypes or line-of-business applications.
• An advanced end-user interface offering PC-like operation with mouse, graphics and color support on terminals and emulators.
• A complete Project Management system.
• A wide range of Statistical Analysis and Forecasting techniques.
• A Business Planning system including multi-dimensional modelling.
• An easy-to-use Linear Programming tool for optimization problems.
• A powerful PC client, Rocket.Ascent, presenting an up-to-date look-and-feel for existing host AS applications.

Rocket AS Advantages

Two key advantages of Rocket AS include:

• Breadth of function and integrated architecture.
• AS modules share a common language and table approach, allowing a user to make a seamless transition from one to the other and to combine several components into a single application.

Technical Environment

Rocket AS runs in a System z environment, under z/OS and z/VM operating systems, and is available in 17 national languages. Rocket AS also operates as an "Intelligent Server" for multi-platform clients - in particular, Rocket.Ascent Client for Windows.

For AS Applications, Demonstrations and Examples see the AS Technical Information page.