Create an Empty KSDS Cluster
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Introduction
This suite of programs will describe how to use the Micro Focus SORT program and a Windows command file to create an empty Key-Sequenced-Data-Set (or VSAM, KSDS>. This function is similar to the DELETE/DEFINE function of IDCAMS. Two sample JCL members are included that describe how to create a VSAM cluster using JCL on a Mainframe System with ZOS or a Linux, UNIX or Windows System with Micro Focus.
Note: Micro Focus provides support for a Job Entry System (JES) that uses Job Control Language (JCL) along with a set of utility programs for managing a batch environment that accesses relational data tables, traditional file structures and VSAM data sets.
Therefore, it is not necessary to convert JCL to another job scripting language (i.e. Windows command files) when migrating a batch application from a Mainframe Systems to a Windows System using Micro Focus.
However, if you have a utilitarian program that you want to run outside a server that is configured for mainframe sub-system support this would be a viable approach for creating an empty KSDS.
Refer to the Technical Details section of this document for details about things to consider for a JCL conversion and JES replacement.
The Windows Command Files, Control Files and documentation are provided in a single zipped file called SRTKSD01.ZIP. This zipped file may be downloaded from the SimoTime Web site. In the Windows environment the files and source member names have file extensions.
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CMD Files, Micro Focus SORT
This section provides a suite of Windows Command Files that may be used to execute the Micro Focus SORT program in a Windows environment to create an empty Key-Sequenced-Data-Set (KSDS).
Create KSDS, CMD Parameters
This example will create an empty KSDS. The SORT specifications are included as command line parameters.
SRTKSDW1, Command File
The following Windows Command File (SRTKSDW1.cmd) is used to create the empty Key-Sequenced-Data-Set (KSDS).
@echo OFF
rem * *******************************************************************
rem * SRTKSDW1.cmd - a Windows Command File *
rem * This program is provided by SimoTime Technologies *
rem * (C) Copyright 1987-2019 All Rights Reserved *
rem * Web Site URL: http://www.simotime.com *
rem * e-mail: helpdesk@simotime.com *
rem * *******************************************************************
rem *
rem * Text - Use MFSORT, create an Empty Key-Sequenced-Data-Set (KSDS)
rem * Author - SimoTime Technologies
rem * Date - January 01, 1989
rem *
rem * This example uses the Micro Focus SORT Program to create an
rem * empty KSDS Cluster.
rem *
rem * Step 1, Set the environment
rem * Step 2, Execute the SORT program.
rem *
rem * *******************************************************************
rem * Step 1 of 2, Set the global environment variables...
rem *
set CmdName=SRTKSDW1
call ..\Env1BASE %CmdName%
if "%SYSLOG%" == "" set syslog=c:\SimoLIBR\LOGS\SimoTime.LOG
rem *
call SimoNOTE "*******************************************************%CmdName%"
call SimoNOTE "Starting JobName %CmdName%, User is %USERNAME%"
set SYSOUTSAVE=%SYSOUT%
set SYSOUTUSER=%BaseLib1%\LOGS\SYSOUT_%CMDNAME%.txt
set SYSOUT=%SYSOUTUSER%
rem *
rem * *******************************************************************
rem * Step 2 of 2, Create an Empty KSDS Cluster...
rem *
call SimoNOTE "Identify Create a VSAM, KSDS Cluster"
set SORTIN=NUL:
set SORTOUT=%BaseLib1%\DATA\APPL\SIMOTIME.DATA.SRTKSD80.dat
if exist %SORTOUT% erase %SORTOUT%
MFSORT SORT FIELDS=COPY use %SORTIN% RECORD F,256 ORG LS give %SORTOUT% RECORD F,80 ORG IX KEY (1,6,P)
if ERRORLEVEL = 1 set JobStatus=0020
set SYSOUT=%SYSOUTSAVE%
if not "%JobStatus%" == "0000" goto :EOJNOK
if exist %SORTOUT% goto :EOJAOK
call SimoNOTE "ABENDING JobStep EOJNOK, Sort Failure..."
goto :EOJNOK
rem *
rem * *******************************************************************
rem * End of Job Processing...
rem *
:EOJNOK
call SimoNOTE "ABENDING JobName %CmdName%, JobStatus %JobStatus%"
call SimoNOTE "ABENDING Message JobStatus %JobStatus%"
goto :EOJEND
:EOJAOK
if exist %SORTOUT% call SimoNOTE "Produced DataSet %SORTOUT%"
call SimoNOTE "Finished JobName %CmdName%"
:EOJEND
call SimoNOTE "Conclude SYSOUT is %SYSOUTUSER%"
if not "%1" == "nopause" pause
SYSOUT for SORT
The following is the SYSOUT file that is produced by executing the SORT program.
Micro Focus MFJSORT Utility 3.0.00
take c:\SimoSAM1\DEVL\PARMLIB\SRTKSD80.ctl use NUL: RECORD F,256 ORG LS give c:\
* Sort using a User-Defined KSDS Output
* ..:....1....:....2....:....3....:....4....:....5....:....6....:....7.
SORT FIELDS=COPY
SORT204I: ********************* Sort Statistics *********************
SORT205I: INPUT file 'NUL:'
0 record(s) input.
0 record(s) used.
SORT206I: OUTPUT file 'c:\SimoSAM1\DEVL\DATA\APPL\SIMOTIME.DATA.SRTKSD80.dat'
0 record(s) used.
0 record(s) output.
SORT399I: End of Micro Focus MFJSORT Utility.
Create KSDS, Parameter File
This example will create an empty KSDS. The SORT specifications are included in a separate parameter file.
SRTKSDW2, Command File
The following Windows Command File (SRTKSDW2.cmd) is used to create the empty Key-Sequenced-Data-Set (KSDS).
@echo OFF
rem * *******************************************************************
rem * SRTKSDW2.cmd - a Windows Command File *
rem * This program is provided by SimoTime Technologies *
rem * (C) Copyright 1987-2019 All Rights Reserved *
rem * Web Site URL: http://www.simotime.com *
rem * e-mail: helpdesk@simotime.com *
rem * *******************************************************************
rem *
rem * Text - Use MFSORT, create an Empty Key-Sequenced-Data-Set (KSDS)
rem * Author - SimoTime Technologies
rem * Date - January 01, 1989
rem *
rem * This example uses the Micro Focus SORT Program to create an
rem * empty KSDS Cluster.
rem *
rem * Step 1, Set the environment
rem * Step 2, Execute the SORT program.
rem *
rem * *******************************************************************
rem * Step 1 of 2, Set the global environment variables...
rem *
set CmdName=SRTKSDW2
call ..\Env1BASE %CmdName%
if "%SYSLOG%" == "" set syslog=c:\SimoLIBR\LOGS\SimoTime.LOG
rem *
call SimoNOTE "*******************************************************%CmdName%"
call SimoNOTE "Starting JobName %CmdName%, User is %USERNAME%"
set SYSOUTSAVE=%SYSOUT%
set SYSOUTUSER=%BaseLib1%\LOGS\SYSOUT_%CMDNAME%.txt
set SYSOUT=%SYSOUTUSER%
rem *
rem * *******************************************************************
rem * Step 2 of 2, Create an Empty KSDS Cluster...
rem *
call SimoNOTE "Identify Create a VSAM, KSDS Cluster"
set SYSIN=%BaseLib1%\PARMLIB\SRTKSDX2.ctl
set SORTIN=NUL:
set SORTOUT=%BaseLib1%\DATA\APPL\SIMOTIME.DATA.SRTKSD80.dat
if exist %SORTOUT% erase %SORTOUT%
MFSORT take %SYSIN%
if ERRORLEVEL = 1 set JobStatus=0020
set SYSOUT=%SYSOUTSAVE%
if not "%JobStatus%" == "0000" goto :EOJNOK
if exist %SORTOUT% goto :EOJAOK
call SimoNOTE "ABENDING JobStep EOJNOK, Sort Failure..."
goto :EOJNOK
rem *
rem * *******************************************************************
rem * End of Job Processing...
rem *
:EOJNOK
call SimoNOTE "ABENDING JobName %CmdName%, JobStatus %JobStatus%"
call SimoNOTE "ABENDING Message JobStatus %JobStatus%"
goto :EOJEND
:EOJAOK
if exist %SORTOUT% call SimoNOTE "Produced DataSet %SORTOUT%"
call SimoNOTE "Finished JobName %CmdName%"
:EOJEND
call SimoNOTE "Conclude SYSOUT is %SYSOUTUSER%"
if not "%1" == "nopause" pause
Control File for SORT Specifications
The following file (SRTKSDX2.ctl) is the parameter file (or control file) that contains the sort specifications.
* Sort using a User-Defined KSDS Output * ..:....1....:....2....:....3....:....4....:....5....:....6....:....7. SORT FIELDS=COPY use NUL: RECORD F,256 ORG LS give C:\SIMOSAM1\DEVL\DATA\APPL\SIMOTIME.DATA.SRTKSD80.dat RECORD F,80 ORG IX KEY (1,6,P) * End of User Specifications *
SYSOUT for SORT
The following is the SYSOUT file that is produced by executing the SORT program.
Micro Focus MFJSORT Utility 3.0.00
take c:\SimoSAM1\DEVL\PARMLIB\SRTKSDX2.ctl
* Sort using a User-Defined KSDS Output
* ..:....1....:....2....:....3....:....4....:....5....:....6....:....7.
SORT FIELDS=COPY
use NUL: RECORD F,256 ORG LS
give C:\SIMOSAM1\DEVL\DATA\APPL\SIMOTIME.DATA.SRTKSD80.dat RECORD F,80 ORG IX
* End of User Specifications
*
SORT204I: ********************* Sort Statistics *********************
SORT205I: INPUT file 'NUL:'
0 record(s) input.
0 record(s) used.
SORT206I: OUTPUT file 'C:\SIMOSAM1\DEVL\DATA\APPL\SIMOTIME.DATA.SRTKSD80.dat'
0 record(s) used.
0 record(s) output.
SORT399I: End of Micro Focus MFJSORT Utility.
JCL Members
This section provides a suite of JCL Members that may be used to create an empty VSAM Key-Sequenced-Data-Set (KSDS).
Create KSDS using IDCAMS
This example will create an empty KSDS. The IDCAMS specifications are included as in-stream data in the JCL Member.
Note: This is the commonly used method for creating an empty VSAM Cluster.
KSDCRTJ1, JCL Member
The following JCL Member (KSDCRTJ1.jcl) is used to create the empty Key-Sequenced-Data-Set (KSDS).
//KSDCRTJ1 JOB SIMOTIME,CLASS=1,MSGCLASS=0,NOTIFY=CSIP1
//* *******************************************************************
//* This program is provided by SimoTime Technologies *
//* (C) Copyright 1987-2019 All Rights Reserved *
//* Web Site URL: http://www.simotime.com *
//* e-mail: helpdesk@simotime.com *
//* *******************************************************************
//*
//* Text - Create an empty VSAM, KSDS data set using IDCAMS.
//* Author - SimoTime Technologies
//* Date - January 24, 1996
//*
//* This job will create a VSAM, KSDS data set. The key is 6 bytes
//* characters starting at the first position in the record.
//* The record length is 80 characters.
//*
//* This set of programs will run on a mainframe under MVS or on a
//* Personal Computer with Windows and Micro Focus Mainframe Express.
//*
//* *******************************************************************
//* Step 1 This is a single step job.
//*
//VKSDCRT1 EXEC PGM=IDCAMS
//SYSPRINT DD SYSOUT=*
//SYSIN DD *
DEFINE CLUSTER (NAME(SIMOTIME.DATA.VKSD0080) -
TRACKS(45 15) -
RECORDSIZE(80 80) -
FREESPACE(10 15) -
KEYS(6 0) -
INDEXED) -
DATA (NAME(SIMOTIME.DATA.VKSD0080.DAT) -
CISZ(8192)) -
INDEX (NAME(SIMOTIME.DATA.VKSD0080.IDX))
/*
//*
SYSPRINT for IDCAMS
The following is the SYSPRINT file that is produced by executing the IDCAMS program.
Micro Focus MFJAMS Utility Version SEE60.02.00.000_20110524
Copyright (C) Micro Focus IP Development Limited 1997-2011. All rights reserved.
DEFINE CLUSTER (NAME(SIMOTIME.DATA.VKSD0080) -
TRACKS(45 15) -
RECORDSIZE(80 80) -
FREESPACE(10 15) -
KEYS(6 0) -
INDEXED) -
DATA (NAME(SIMOTIME.DATA.VKSD0080.DAT) -
CISZ(8192)) -
INDEX (NAME(SIMOTIME.DATA.VKSD0080.IDX))
JCLAM0113I(00) - ENTRYNAME DEFINED [SIMOTIME.DATA.VKSD0080]
JCLAM0113I(00) - ENTRYNAME DEFINED [SIMOTIME.DATA.VKSD0080.DAT]
JCLAM0113I(00) - ENTRYNAME DEFINED [SIMOTIME.DATA.VKSD0080.IDX]
Create KSDS using RECORG
This example will create an empty KSDS. This approach uses the information from the DD statement to create an empty VSAM data set.
KSDCRTJ8, JCL Member
The following JCL Member (KSDCRTJ8.jcl) is used to create the empty Key-Sequenced-Data-Set (KSDS).
//KSDCRTJ8 JOB SIMOTIME,CLASS=1,MSGCLASS=0,NOTIFY=CSIP1 //* ******************************************************************* //* This program is provided by SimoTime Technologies * //* (C) Copyright 1987-2019 All Rights Reserved * //* Web Site URL: http://www.simotime.com * //* e-mail: helpdesk@simotime.com * //* ******************************************************************* //* //* Text - Create an empty VSAM, KSDS data set from DD statement. //* Author - SimoTime Technologies //* Date - January 24, 1996 //* //* This job will create a VSAM, KSDS data set. The key is 6 bytes //* characters starting at the first position in the record. //* The record length is 80 characters. //* //* This set of programs will run on a mainframe under MVS or on a //* Personal Computer with Windows and Micro Focus Mainframe Express. //* //* ******************************************************************* //* Step 1 This is a single step job. //* //VKSDCRT1 EXEC PGM=IEFBR14 //SYSLOG DD DSN=SIMOTIME.DATA80S2.VKSD0080, // DISP=(NEW,CATLG,KEEP), // STORCLAS=MFI, // SPACE=(TRK,5), // RECORG=KS,LRECL=80,DSORG=VSAM,KEYLEN=6,KEYOFF=0 //SYSOUT DD SYSOUT=* //
Special Handling
This section provides additional detail about the commonly used or shared routines that set the environment and log job messages.
Set the Environment
A command file (ENV1BASE.cmd) is called from other command files to set commonly used environment variables. This provides a single point of definition. The following is a listing of the contents of the command file.
@echo OFF
rem * *******************************************************************
rem * ENV1BASE.cmd - a Windows Command File *
rem * This program is provided by SimoTime Technologies *
rem * (C) Copyright 1987-2021 All Rights Reserved *
rem * Web Site URL: http://www.simotime.com *
rem * e-mail: helpdesk@simotime.com *
rem * *******************************************************************
rem *
rem * Text - Provide a single point to set common environment variables.
rem * Author - SimoTime Technologies
rem * Date - January 24, 1996
rem *
rem * Set the commonly used environment variables. This is used to provide
rem * a single point for managing the commonly used environment variables.
rem *
set SimoLIBR=c:\SimoLIBR
set BASELIB1=c:\SIMOSAM1\DEVL
set BASELIB8=c:\SimoSAM8
set BaseWIP1=c:\SimoSAM1\WIP1
set DATAZERO=c:\SIMODATA\DEVL\DATA\ZERO
set BASEAPP=%BaseLib1%
set BASESYS=%BaseLib1%\SYS1
set BASECAT=%BaseLib1%\DATA
set UMAPALIB=%BASECAT%\ASC1
set UMAPELIB=%BASECAT%\EBC1
set SYSLOG=%BASESYS%\LOGS\SYSLOG_USER.DAT
set SYSOUT=%BASEAPP%\LOGS\SYSOUT_SIMSAM01.txt
set SLZMSG=%BASEAPP%\LOGS\SLZMSG_USER.TXT
set PostNOTE=%BASEAPP%\LOGS\JOBLOG_SIMONOTE.TXT
set SIMONOTE=%BASEAPP%\LOGS\JOBLOG_SIMONOTE.txt
set USERPOST=%BASEAPP%\LOGS\ASSIGNED_USER_POST_FILE.txt
if [%1]==[] goto NO_POST
set SYSOUT=%BaseLib1%\LOGS\SYSOUT_%1.txt
call SIMONOTE "+ ENV1BASE *"
call SIMONOTE "+ ENV1BASE ********************************************************************%1"
call SIMONOTE "+ ENV1BASE is preparing the System Environment..."
call SIMONOTE "+ SIMOLIBR is %SIMOLIBR%"
call SIMONOTE "+ MIFOSYS1 is %MIFOSYS1%"
call SIMONOTE "+ BASELIB1 is %BASELIB1%"
:NO_POST
call SIMONOTE "+ SIMONOTE Job Log File is %SIMONOTE% "
rem *
set MQBASE=C:\Program Files\IBM\WebSphere MQ
rem *
rem * Set the location for the Apache-Tomcat Server...
set CATALINA_HOME=C:\APACHETC\apache-tomcat-7.0.52
rem set CATALINA_HOME=C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.8.0_112
rem *
rem * Set the Environment for the Java Environment...
rem set JAVABASE=C:\APACHETC\apache-tomcat-7.0.52
set JAVABASE=C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.8.0_112
set JAVASDK="%JAVABASE%\bin"
set JAVA_HOME=%JAVABASE%
set JRE_HOME=%JAVABASE%
set SIMOTCAT=%CATALINA_HOME%\webapps\simotcat
set SIMPACKS=%CATALINA_HOME%\webapps\simotcat\WEB-INF\classes\simpacks
rem *
rem * Set the environment for the Micro Focus technology...
set MIFOEDEV=C:\Program Files (x86)\Micro Focus\Enterprise Developer
set MIFOVCBL=C:\Program Files (x86)\Micro Focus\Visual COBOL Build Tools
set MIFOESTU=C:\Program Files (x86)\Micro Focus\Studio Enterprise Edition 6.0
set MIFOEMFE="C:\Program Files (x86)\Micro Focus\Mainframe Express"
rem *
rem * Large file support, performance tuning and record locking of the File Handler
set EXTFH=%BASESYS%\CONFIG\EXTFHBIG.CFG
rem *
rem * For IMS Support
set ES_IMSLIB=%BASEAPP%\IMSLIB
set ES_ACBLIB=%BASEAPP%\IMSLIB
rem *
rem * EZASOKETS Check EZASOKETS Enabled box or set ES_EZASOKET_SUPPORT=YES
set EZACONFG=BASESYS1\CONFIG\EZACONFG.dat
rem *
rem * Resource Allocation and Performance for SORT and non-Relational Data
rem set MFJSENGINE=SYNCSORT
set SORTSCHEME=1
set SORTSPACE=750000000
set TMP=C:\SORTWORK
rem *
set ES_ALLOC_OVERRIDE=%BASESYS%\CONFIG\CATMAPA1.cfg
rem * For CORE_ON_ERROR function, ABEND Dump
rem * set COBCONFIG_=%BASESYS%\CONFIG\diagnose.cfg
rem *
rem * Consolidated Trace Facility (CTF)
rem * set MFTRACE_CONFIG=%BASESYS%\CONFIG\ctf.cfg
rem * set MFTRACE_LOGS=c:\ctflogs
rem *
rem * For Job Restart, ABEND Recovery
set MF_UCC11=Y
set ES_JES_RESTART=Y
rem *
rem * Set environment for MFBSI (Micro Focus Batch Scheduling Interface)
set ES_EMP_EXIT_1=mfbsiemx
set MFBSI_DIR=%BASESYS%\LOGS\%JESSERVERNAME%
set MFBSIEOP_CMD=ENABLE
set MFBSIEOP_CSV=ENABLE
set MFBSIEOP_HTM=ENABLE
set MFBSIEOP_XML=ENABLE
rem *
rem * Set Behavior and Trace Flags for GETJOBDD
rem * Position=12345678/12345678
set JDDFLAGS=nnnWnnnn/YYnnnnnn
rem *
rem * If not already set then set the PATH for Micro Focus Directories
if "%SIMOPATH%" == "Y" goto JUMPPATH
if "%MIFOSYS1%" == "EDEV" goto JUMPEDEV
if "%MIFOSYS1%" == "VCBL" goto JUMPVCBL
if "%MIFOSYS1%" == "ESTU" goto JUMPESTU
if "%MIFOSYS1%" == "EMFE" goto JUMPEMFE
:JUMPEDEV
set path=%BASESYS%\LOADLIB;%MIFOEDEV%\bin;%JAVASDK%;%BASEAPP%\JAVA;%PATH%;
set CobCpy=%BASEAPP%\CobCpy1;%BASEAPP%\CobCpy2;%BASEAPP%\CobCpy6;%SimoLIBR%;%MIFOEDEV%\CPYLIB
set MIFOBASE=%MIFOEDEV%
goto JUMPPATH
:JUMPVCBL
set path=%MIFOVCBL%\bin;%MIFOVCBL%;%JAVASDK%;%BASEAPP%\JAVA;%PATH%;
set MIFOBASE=%MIFOVCBL%
goto JUMPPATH
:JUMPESTU
set MIFOBASE=%MIFOESTU%\Base
set MIFOBIN=%MIFOBASE%\bin
set path=%BASESYS%\LOADLIB;%MIFOBASE%;%MIFOBIN%;%JAVASDK%;%BASEAPP%\JAVA;%PATH%;
set CobCpy=%BASEAPP%\CobCpy1;%BASEAPP%\CobCpy2;%BASEAPP%\CobCpy6;%SimoLIBR%;%MIFOBASE%\SOURCE
goto JUMPPATH
:JUMPEMFE
set MIFOBASE=%MIFOEMFE%\Base
set MIFOBIN=%MIFOBASE%\bin
set path=%BASESYS%\LOADLIB;%MIFOBASE%;%MIFOBIN%;%JAVASDK%;%BASEAPP%\JAVA;%PATH%;
set CobCpy=%BASEAPP%\CobCpy1;%BASEAPP%\CobCpy2;%BASEAPP%\CobCpy6;%SimoLIBR%;%MIFOBASE%\SOURCE
goto JUMPPATH
rem *
:JUMPPATH
set SIMOPATH=Y
rem *
set MAINFRAME_FLOATING_POINT=true
set COBIDY=%BASEAPP%\COBIDY
set COBPATH=.;%BASEAPP%\LOADLIB;%BASEAPP%\LOADLIB\GNTS;%BASESYS%\LOADLIB;%SimoLIBR%
set LIBPATH=.;%BASEAPP%\LOADLIB;%BASEAPP%\LOADLIB\GNTS;%BASESYS%\LOADLIB;%SimoLIBR%
set TXDIR=%BASESYS%\LOADLIB;%MIFOBASE%
set CobCpy=%BASEAPP%\CobCpy1;%BASEAPP%\CobCpy2;%BASEAPP%\CobCpy6;%SimoLIBR%
rem *
set USERCLASS=%BASELIB1%\LOADLIB
set CLASSPATH=.
set CLASSPATH=%CLASSPATH%;%JAVABASE%
set CLASSPATH=%CLASSPATH%;%JAVABASE%\lib
set CLASSPATH=%CLASSPATH%;\%USERCLASS%\simpacks
set CLASSPATH=%CLASSPATH%;C:\APACHETC\apache-tomcat-7.0.52\webapps\simotcat\WEB-INF\classes
set CLASSPATH=%CLASSPATH%;C:\APACHETC\apache-tomcat-7.0.52\webapps\simotcat\WEB-INF\classes\simpacks
rem *
if "%MIFOSYS1%" == "ESTU" set CLASSPATH=%CLASSPATH%;%MIFOBIN%
if "%MIFOSYS1%" == "EDEV" set CLASSPATH=%CLASSPATH%;%MIFOEDEV%
if "%MIFOSYS1%" == "VCBL" set CLASSPATH=%CLASSPATH%;%MIFOVCBL%
if "%MIFOSYS1%" == "VCBL" set CLASSPATH=%CLASSPATH%;%MIFOVCBL%\bin\mfcobol.jar
rem *
set JobStatus=0000
call SIMONOTE "+ ENV1BASE is returning to caller"
Display and Log Messages
The following is a listing of the contents of the (SIMONOTE.cmd) command file.
@echo OFF rem * ******************************************************************* rem * SIMONOTE.cmd - a Windows Command File * rem * This program is provided by SimoTime Technologies * rem * (C) Copyright 1987-2019 All Rights Reserved * rem * Web Site URL: http://www.simotime.com * rem * e-mail: helpdesk@simotime.com * rem * ******************************************************************* rem * rem * Text - Display message on screen and write to a log file. rem * Author - SimoTime Technologies rem * rem * This script may be called from other scripts and expects a single rem * parameter enclosed in double quotes. The double quotes will be rem * removed. Before writing to the log file a date and time stamp rem * will be inserted in front of the message text. rem * rem * Note: The tilde (~) removes leading/trailing double-quotes. rem * if "%SimoNOTE%" == "" set SimoNOTE=c:\SimoLIBR\LOGS\SimoTime.LOG echo %date% %time% %~1>> %SimoNOTE% echo %~1
Technical Details
When migrating a batch application from a Mainframe System to a Linux, UNIX or Windows System our first choice would be to stick with JCL for the following reasons. Depending on the customers use of JCL this could be a major conversion.
JCL Conversion Considerations
Possible items that need to be considered are as follows.
| 1. | GDG usage, conversion and support. |
| 2. | The usage, conversion and support of Concatenated Data Sets. |
| 3. | In-stream Data |
| 4. | Parameter substitution |
| 5. | PDS usage and support |
| 6. | JCL PROC’s and INCLUDES |
| 7. | Overrides in PROC’s |
| 8. | Use of Spooling (SYSOUT=*), etc… |
| 9. | Use of INTRDR |
| 10. | Use of EXEC CICS SPOOL |
| 11. | Use of conditional processing |
| 12. | Parameter passing using SYSPARM and/or SYSIN |
JES Utility Programs
In addition to a JCL conversion it is important to consider the following, “Micro Focus provides a JES Sub-System with spooling, catalog, utilities, batch resource allocation and management.” To manage a system the loss of the JES functionality may be an even bigger challenge. The JES spooling information is quite often used as an audit trail and information may be extracted for charge backs and billing purposes. This is a much bigger task than converting JCL members to another scripting language.
The Micro Focus JES Mainframe Sub System supplies the following utility programs.
| 1. | DFSORT,ICEMAN,SYNCSORT and SORT, to perform sort/merge operations |
| 2. | DSNTEP2, to execute any SQL statement that can be executed dynamically |
| 3. | IDCAMS, to manage VSAM data sets among others |
| 4. | IEBCOMPR to compare two sequential or partitioned data sets |
| 5. | IEBCOPY, to copy or merge partitioned data sets |
| 6. | IEBGENER, to copy sequential data sets |
| 7. | IEBUPDTE, to create or modify sequential or partitioned data sets |
| 8. | IEFBR14, to provide a dummy program facility by simply returning to the caller |
| 9. | IKJEFT01, IKJEFT1A, IKJEFT1B to submit TSO commands in batch mode |
| 10. | IRXJCL, to run a REXX exec in MVS batch mode |
| 11. | IEBDG, to create test data |
| 12. | and more… |
Summary
The purpose of this suite of programs is to provide examples for sorting files in a Mainframe environment or a Windows environment using Micro Focus technologies. This document may be used to assist as a tutorial for new programmers or as a quick reference for experienced programmers.
In the world of programming there are many ways to solve a problem. This documentation and software were developed and tested on systems that are configured for a SIMOTIME environment based on the hardware, operating systems, user requirements and security requirements. Therefore, adjustments may be needed to execute the jobs and programs when transferred to a system of a different architecture or configuration.
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SimoTime Technologies makes no warranty or representations about the suitability of the software, documentation or learning material for any purpose. It is provided "AS IS" without any expressed or implied warranty, including the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. SimoTime Technologies shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special or consequential damages resulting from the loss of use, data or projects, whether in an action of contract or tort, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of this software, documentation or training material.
Downloads and Links
This section includes links to documents with additional information that are beyond the scope and purpose of this document. The first group of documents may be available from a local system or via an internet connection, the second group of documents will require an internet connection.
Note: A SimoTime License is required for the items to be made available on a local system or server.
Current Server or Internet Access
The following links may be to the current server or to the Internet.
Explore the non-Relational Data Connection for more examples of accessing methodologies and coding techniques for Data Files and VSAM Data Sets.
Explore how to sort ASCII-encoded Files into an EBCDIC collating sequence or EBCDIC-encoded files into an ASCII collating sequence using the alternate collating or ALTSEQ function of the Mainframe SORT or the ALTSEQ function of the Micro Focus SORT.
Explore The ASCII and EBCDIC Translation Tables. These tables are provided for individuals that need to better understand the bit structures and differences of the encoding formats.
Explore The File Status Return Codes that are used to interpret the results of accessing VSAM data sets and/or QSAM files.
Internet Access Required
The following links will require an internet connect.
This suite of programs and documentation is available for download. Link to an Evaluation zPAK Option that includes the program members, documentation and control files.
A good place to start is The SimoTime Home Page for access to white papers, program examples and product information. This link requires an Internet Connection
Explore The Micro Focus Web Site for more information about products (including Micro Focus COBOL) and services available from Micro Focus. This link requires an Internet Connection.
Glossary of Terms
Explore the Glossary of Terms for a list of terms and definitions used in this suite of documents and white papers.
Comments or Feedback
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Company Overview
SimoTime Technologies was founded in 1987 and is a privately owned company. We specialize in the creation and deployment of business applications using new or existing technologies and services. We have a team of individuals that understand the broad range of technologies being used in today's environments. Our customers include small businesses using Internet technologies to corporations using very large mainframe systems.
Quite often, to reach larger markets or provide a higher level of service to existing customers it requires the newer Internet technologies to work in a complementary manner with existing corporate mainframe systems. We specialize in preparing applications and the associated data that are currently residing on a single platform to be distributed across a variety of platforms.
Preparing the application programs will require the transfer of source members that will be compiled and deployed on the target platform. The data will need to be transferred between the systems and may need to be converted and validated at various stages within the process. SimoTime has the technology, services and experience to assist in the application and data management tasks involved with doing business in a multi-system environment.
Whether you want to use the Internet to expand into new market segments or as a delivery vehicle for existing business functions simply give us a call or check the web site at http://www.simotime.com
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