The term LCS network denotes the function network of two processors between which an LCS connection is set up.
Connection, partner type
The LCS network is only handled via LCS connections and a partner is called an LCS partner.
Applications (functions)
An LCS network offers the following functions (altogether known as the LCS functionality):
catalog accesses to the partner processor (remote catalog access, RCA)(e.g. with SHOW-FILE-ATTRIBUTES command)
MRSCAT update (implicit during connection setup or explicit via command)
the ENTER-JOB and ENTER-PROCEDURE commands for jobs started on the partner processor
control of remote jobs with the CANCEL-JOB, CHANGE-TASK-PRIORITY and SHOW-JOB-STATUS commands
conditional job control (CJC) for all processors by means of job variable.
For each access, the LOGON validation of the local user is repeated on the partner processor to protect the partner processor against illegally infiltrated jobs.