Several exercises are analyzed in class. First, the class discusses the JCL needed to sort or merge, with an analysis of the PARM options. Using either product to perform efficient copying is included. Performance considerations are given attention. Several exercises are analyzed in class.
Emphasis is given to the use of proper practices and avoidance of pitfalls.
Nested procedures and the use of in-stream symbolic parameters are also discussed. Several exercises are analyzed in class. Programmers, analysts, technical support specialists and operators who wish to sharpen their skills of handling as well as writing procedures. Adequate knowledge of JCL is required.