JCL (z/OS) – JCL Coding Basics – JOB and EXEC Statements 2.5
Duration
4 hours
Overview
This course describes the purpose of commonly used JOB and EXEC JCL statements, and concentrates on the parameters encountered when working with these statements.
Audience
Operators and programmers who need to know how to code and submit JCL batch jobs.
Prerequisites
Completion of the JCL (z/OS) – Introduction to JCL Interskill course, or appropriate knowledge.
Objectives
- After completing this course, the student will be able to:
- Code a basic JCL JOB statement
- Describe the positional and keyword parameters that can be coded on a JOB statement
- Code an EXEC statement that will invoke a program or procedure
Course Content
JOB Statement Basics
Importance of the JOB Statement
Placement of the JOB Statement
Positional and Keyword Parameters
Commonly used JOB Statement Parameters
Additional JOB Statement Parameters
Using TYPRUN for Special Processing Requirements
Time Restraints for Jobs
Checking Condition Codes using the COND Parameter
Defining Job Priority
Restarting Jobs
Output-related JOB Statement Parameters
Running your Job on a Different System
Running a Program Using EXEC Statements
EXEC Statement Use
Placement of the EXEC Statement
Invoking Programs and Procedures
EXEC Statement Parameters
Commonly used EXEC Statement Parameters
Common EXEC Statement Mistakes