CLASS Parameter in JCL is used to categorize the JOBs that runs in one OS installation. During installation itself all Class parameters are defined and assigned with specific attributes. These attributes decides whether or how to run a JOB. As we know all the JOBS submitted runs in an Initiator address space and every class
Copying a VSAM file into a PS (Physical Sequential) file can be done using the following methods with Examples. 1. Using IDCAMS Repro This is the most frequently suggested method for any VSAM files related tasks. So for copying VSAM to PS also, REPRO can be used. //*************************************************** //* REPRO CUST FILE TO A FLAT
COND PARAMETER EXAMPLES in JCL COND parameter in JCL is to execute the JOB steps conditionally. For example if in a JOB, the first Step Unloads the data from a DB2 table and step02 takes that Unload file and filters it using sort and step03 has a cobol db2 program which uses the sort output
Sometimes we may face a requirement to check the file is empty or not, if it is empty stop the process other wise proceed with further steps using JCL. Here are some of the commonly used methods to check whether a Physical Sequential (PS) or VSAM File is empty or not. 1. By Using IDCAMS
