Tasks

Customizing your system


This category tells you how to extend and modify a CICS system to match the specialized requirements of your business. It tells you how to tailor your system by coding exit programs, by replacing CICS-supplied default programs with versions that you write yourself, and by adapting sample programs.

The tasks are organized as follows:

Introductory information about the tasks described in this category can be found under Concepts - Customization. Related reference information (such as the syntax of XPI commands, the layout of communication areas, and parameter lists) is under Reference - Customization.

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