BSTAR
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BSTAR is a suite of tools for IBM System i (previously known as AS/400 and iSeries) that can significantly improve performance characteristics of batch processes. Due to extensive use of parallel programming techniques BSTAR created a class of its own. BSTAR can split an existing batch process into a number of concurrent streams, completely eliminate backup-related delays, introduce new robust recovery policies and even modify program logic of existing applications - all without any programming.
BSTAR can be used with ILE applications independently of the language there are written in - C++, COBOL, or RPG. Backup and recovery elements of BSTAR can be successfully used with Java applications. BSTAR includes support for IBM System i High Availability cluster configurations based on MIMIX software product.
BSTAR suite is comprised by the following tools sharing common runtime environment:
- BSTAR base services and runtime support
- BSTAR batch split-streaming toolkit
- BSTAR asynchronous backup for library units
- BSTAR system command substitution
- BSTAR recovery for library units
All BSTAR components are packaged and licensed as Licensed Products for IBM i(i5/OS) with five options: *BASE, 1, 2, 3 and 4. *BASE option includes common services and runtime support, option 1 accelerates established backup procedures, option 2 includes configurable system command substitution facility, option 3 helps create automated recovery policies, option 4 is a toolkit for split-streaming of any existing batch application.
Options *BASE, 1, 2 and 3 represent upgraded releases of licensed programs earlier marketed as BRLU (Backup and Recovery for Library Units) licensed product.
Product description papers 
BSTAR Batch Split-Streaming Toolkit Product DescriptionBSTAR BRLU Product Description