Connect/USS
z/OS
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z/OS Batch · USS Integration
Zero
File
Staging
GnuPG
Native
PGP
cURL
SFTP & Secure
Transfer
Direct
Data
Streaming
z/OS
Native
Platform
High-Performance Streaming Between z/OS Batch and USS.
High-Performance Data Streaming
- Simplifies batch pipelines by eliminating extra commands and file handling steps
- Reduces latency and overhead compared to file-oriented processing
- Integrates cleanly with JCL and production workflows — no USS expertise required
- Improves security and efficiency by minimizing data at rest
Cost-Saving z/OS PGP Encryption
Connect/USS optimizes PGP processing in z/OS batch with a high-level JCL abstraction and direct piping into USS GnuPG — no file staging, no scripting. Encrypted output is delivered to z/OS datasets, USS files, FTP targets, or email destinations, eliminating the complexity of traditional approaches. Read the white paper ›
Streamlined Secure File Transfers
Connect/USS streams z/OS files directly into cURL transfers (SFTP, FTPS), eliminating the need for intermediate file staging. Workflows are simplified and secure, enabling automation-ready file movement directly from z/OS batch jobs.
Not All Data Access Patterns Are Equal
Explore the performance trade-offs and architectural implications of streaming versus file-based approaches when reading z/OS datasets from Unix System Services. Read the white paper ›
Resources
Connect/MP › Connect/USS
Features
Key Features
Value of Streaming Execution
Connect/USS's stream-first architecture delivers clear advantages over file-based approaches:
Ideal Use Cases
Connect/USS is especially effective for:
- High-volume batch pipelines requiring USS integration
- Secure file exchange and API-driven transfers (e.g., cURL, SFTP)
- PGP encryption/decryption workflows
- ETL-style data transformation and validation
- Report generation and downstream system integration
Prerequisite