Murach's OS/390 and z/OS JCL

by Raul Menendez, Doug Lowe

Section 1: The IBM mainframe environmentLearn how the hardware and system software of an IBM mainframe work together, and see how OS/390 and z/OS build on earlier operating systems. If you're new to mainframes, this is must reading.Section 2: JCL essentialsLearn how to code the JCL that you'll use every day to run programs that process disk, tape, and print files.Section 3: Other JCL skillsTime-saving features that you'll use regularly, including error handling techniques, generation data groups, and SMS (the Storage Management Subsystem).Section 4: VSAM data managementSee how easy it is to code JCL for jobs that use VSAM files. Then, learn how to use the AMS utility to create and manage VSAM files.Section 5: System tools for programmersLearn how to use work-saving tools for program development. Like compilation procedures. Utilities for sorting and copying files. CLIST and REXX for procedure building. And UNIX System Services.

542 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2002

Reviews

[Gary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like most Murach books, a superb reference. It is my go-to book for JCL inquiries.