application
SunGard Public Sector software program, such as Cash Receipts or Building Permits.
application administrator
Individual who is responsible for controlling access to a specific application.
command line
Line at the bottom of the screen that allows you to work directly with the iSeries. You use the command line to view a spooled file or call a program.
Connect Care
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system used by SunGard Public Sector to maintain information about customers, products, and support cases.
Fax Support System
SunGard Public Sector service that offers a fast and easy way for you to receive documents that will assist in resolving questions about application processing and information support.
function
SunGard Public Sector options that allow you to perform actions in the software application. You can set up user security for each function.
GIS
geographic information system
iSeries
IBM's application server formerly known as the AS/400.
job
Specific task the iSeries performs, such as printing a file or running a program.
menu
Group of related information or procedures within SunGard Public Sector software applications.
Menu Driver
SunGard Public Sector application that allows you to control who uses applications, menus, functions, and subfunctions.
MyHTE
Secured area of SunGard Public Sector’s web site that allows you to create new support logs, check the status of an existing support log, search for solutions to a problem, e-mail customer support, and access Fax Support documents.
output queue
A group of jobs waiting to output to a device such as a printer.
pass-through
Feature that allows SunGard Public Sector employees to log onto your computer and fix or diagnose problems. A detailed record is created for each session, allowing you to view information about a specific pass-through session.
PCR
Product change request. A PCR is created in Connect Care when it is determined that a programming change to required for a product.
PTF
Program temporary fix. Used to repair problems or bugs. You install PTFs from a tape you receive from SunGard Public Sector's Distributions department.
QHTE
User profile that SunGard Public Sector personnel use to assist with software-related problems on your system.
QSECOFR
Security Officer user profile. This is usually your information services officer.
Query
IBM tool that allows you to obtain information from the System i5 database. You can select, arrange, and present information in the form of a report.
Questys
Third-party application used with SunGard Public Sector's imaging interface.
spool file
System i5 file used to temporarily store data for later processing. Many reports print to your spool file, where you can review them prior to sending them to the printer.
subfunction
Function that performs operations on other functions or menu options. Your security officer can grant authority to specific functions and subfunctions.
submitted jobs
Task that is waiting for processing by the System i5.
subset
Feature to help customize the list of selectable items on a screen to meet your specific needs.
system administrator
Individual who controls security across all SunGard Public Sector applications.
System i5
IBM's application server formerly known as the iSeries and also the AS/400.
test environment
System i5 environment used to test a new release of SunGard Public Sector software. It may include all of your application libraries or only those libraries you select.
user group
Category of related personnel who work with the system. Security to functions and menus can be assigned by user group.