JCL Standards #3
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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 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 • Which data set parameters should be used when creating or referencing generation data sets? • How does DFSMS get involved with generation data sets?
Tapes and cartridges • What are tapes and cartridges used for? • Who is allowed to use these devices?
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
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
Temporary data sets • Should you code a data set name? • Can you use VIO for your temporary data set?
Referbacks • Are there standards regarding when you can use a referback?
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?
Summary • Data sets used by the organization • Rules when using data sets