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JCL Standards #3

JCL Standards #3. Company Name. Data set usage. Which data sets do we use ? What standards are used when special data sets are created?. Using generation data sets. Who can use generation data sets? Naming standards Number of generations allowed. Generation data set attributes.

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JCL Standards #3

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  1. JCL Standards #3 Company Name

  2. Data set usage • Which data sets do we use? • What standards are used when special data sets are created?

  3. Using generation data sets • Who can use generation data sets? • Naming standards • Number of generations allowed

  4. Generation data set attributes • Which data set parameters should be used when creating or referencing generation data sets? • How does DFSMS get involved with generation data sets?

  5. Tapes and cartridges • What are tapes and cartridges used for? • Who is allowed to use these devices?

  6. Tape data sets – UNIT parameter • What generic names do we use for tapes and cartridges? • When can you run a job that requires tape processing? • Other UNIT parameter standards and rules

  7. Tape data set attributes • Do you need to specify a volume serial number? • What LABEL criteria do you need to provide? • Expiry dates and retention periods

  8. Temporary data sets • Should you code a data set name? • Can you use VIO for your temporary data set?

  9. Referbacks • Are there standards regarding when you can use a referback?

  10. Miscellaneous step requirements • How do you find PARM information that must be coded on an EXEC statement? • How do you use JOBLIB and STEPLIB statements? • When should you use SYSABEND, SYSUDUMP, and SYSMDUMP DD statements?

  11. Summary • Data sets used by the organization • Rules when using data sets

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