What is OpenFrame Refactor ?
TmaxSoft OpenFrame® (hereafter OpenFrame) offers two key solutions for Mainframe Modernization.
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OpenFrame Replatform® aims to migrate existing mainframe applications and databases to open systems or cloud environments with minimal modifications. OpenFrame Replatform primarily involves replacing the operating system (OS), database (DB), and middleware, while maintaining the existing application code and business logic. This approach retains the functionality of the current system while capitalizing on the benefits of cloud and open systems.
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OpenFrame Refactor® involves transforming existing mainframe applications into more modern architectures or platforms. This process may entail modifying the structure of applications and converting code written in older programming languages, like COBOL, to contemporary languages such as Java. Refactoring modernizes legacy applications, improving performance, facilitating maintenance, and allowing integration with new technologies.
Both solutions support transitioning from mainframes to cost-efficient and flexible modern IT infrastructures. The chosen approach depends on the specific requirements of the business, the complexity of the existing system, budget, and strategic goals.
Three Products of OpenFrame Refactor
OpenFrame Refactor is a mainframe modernization solution comprising the following products.
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OF Analyzer® analyzes mainframe assets to provide the necessary information for transitioning to cloud or open systems. It assesses components, dependencies, and complexities of the existing system, offering insights needed for planning the migration.
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OF Dataset Manager® offers functionality for transferring and managing mainframe data, contributing to enhanced accessibility and compatibility of the data.
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OF Migrator® is a product that refactors mainframe business services and User Interface applications into modern languages for migration. It goes beyond mere language conversion, supporting contemporary programming techniques and frameworks.
The brief process flow of the three products in OpenFrame Refactor can be summarized as follows:
