Learn ADABAS-SCRIPTING with Real Code Examples

Access mainframe or server hosting Adabas

Install Adabas Scripting tools provided by Software AG

Configure access credentials and environment variables

Set up libraries for scripts and utilities

Verify connectivity with Adabas databases

Access Adabas database on mainframe or server

Install scripting tools and set environment variables

Configure database connections

Create directories for scripts and logs

Test connectivity and permissions

Script files for Adabas commands

Job scheduling scripts (JCL, cron)

Log configuration and output directories

Integration settings for Natural or other programs

Environment configuration for database access

Script execution command-line utilities

Batch submission via JCL or UNIX shell

Database connection and query commands

Error log inspection tools

Utility commands for backup/export

Supports various character encodings (EBCDIC/ASCII)

Handles numeric and date formats via script logic

Integration with global Adabas databases

Reporting can be localized using script transformations

Multi-language support handled at script/report level

Requires access to Adabas environment

Supported on mainframes, UNIX, and Linux servers

Documentation available from Software AG

Community support limited

Scripts accessible via terminal or job control system

Text-based output and reports

Limited formatting through scripting commands

Output redirected to files or console

Integration with reporting tools for formatted output

No graphical interface natively

Scripts maintain local state during execution

Database files maintain persistent records

Logs track execution history

Batch jobs maintain run status

Integration workflows track session state via Natural

Adabas files for structured storage

Temporary files for intermediate results

Logs for audit and monitoring

Backups for critical datasets

Integration with Natural tables or external systems