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From: randys@otl.UUCP (Randy Smerik)
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Subject: LU 6.2 Questions
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Date: 21 Nov 89 01:14:48 GMT
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I have a few questions on LU 6.2:

1) The LU 6.2 TPRM describes the SYNCPT and BACKOUT verbs.  I have
   heard that these two verbs were never really implemented except
   internally within CICS.  Is this true?

2) Is there any vendor that implemented the SYNCPT and BACKOUT verbs?
   If so, what platforms, etc.

3) Is it true that the SYNCPT/BACKOUT verbs were not carried forward
   to SAA CPIC?

4) I have heard the phrase "IBM 2-phase commit protocols" used.  How
   do they relate to SYNCPT/BACKOUT?  What are they?

Thanks in advance,
Randy Smerik, randy.smerik@sandiego.ncr.com, (619) 485-2084