TPF Systems Technical Newsletter Vol. 7 No. 4 introduces the updates of TPF system
The IBM TPF Technical Newsletter is a publication that delivers technical information, updates, and articles about the TPF system. It is distributed free of charge through the IBM TPF website and includes contributions from IBM engineers and editors.
The newsletter covers topics such as Program Update Tape (PUT) 13 enhancements, TCP/IP load balancing with VIPA, DNS server support, FIFO special file support, DECB enhancements, and MQSeries integration. Each issue provides detailed explanations, APAR references, and usage guidance for TPF administrators and developers.
| File addressing format | 8-byte in 4x4 format |
|---|---|
| TPF version referenced | 4.1 |
PUT 13 adds DNS server support and enhances DNS client caching, enabling load‑balancing functions.
It adds support for FIFO special files (named pipes) to allow inter‑process communication.