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Introduction
This document describes a suite of jobs and associated programs the are used to validate the installation, configuration and start-up of a Micro Focus User-Defined Server Instance that is configured to run mainframe-oriented jobs (i.e. submit a JCL Member for execution). This server will be referred to as the JES Server.
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Job Execution using IEFBR14
This is a very simple test job (UVBR00J1.jcl) that uses IEFBR14 to return to caller. This job will test the basic functions of the JES Server's configuration.
//UVBR00J1 JOB SIMOTIME,CLASS=1,MSGCLASS=0,NOTIFY=CSIP1,USER=SIMOTIME //* ******************************************************************* //* UVBR00J1.JCL - a JCL Member for Batch Job Processing * //* This JCL Member 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 - Set Condition-Code to ZERO and return to caller //* Author - SimoTime Technologies //* Date - January 24, 1996 //* //* ******************************************************************* //* Step 1 of 1, Execute the program... //* //NULLSTEP EXEC PGM=IEFBR14 //*
Job Execution and File Creation
This is a simple test job (UVDD01J1.jcl) that uses IEBGENER to create a test file. This job will test the JES Server's configuration for allocating and accessing data files.
//UVDD01J1 JOB SIMOTIME,CLASS=1,MSGCLASS=0,NOTIFY=CSIP1 //* ******************************************************************* //* UVDD01J1.JCL - a JCL Member for Batch Job Processing * //* This JCL Member 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 a Sequential Data Set on disk using IEBGENER. //* Author - SimoTime Technologies //* Date - January 24, 1996 //* //* The first job step (PREPARE) will delete a previously created //* file. The second job step (BUILDNEW) will create a new file. //* //* 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 of 2, Delete any previously created file... //* //JOBSETUP EXEC PGM=IEFBR14 //SYSUT2 DD DSN=SIMOTIME.DATA.UVFILE01,DISP=(MOD,DELETE,DELETE), // STORCLAS=MFI, // SPACE=(TRK,5), // DCB=(RECFM=FB,LRECL=80,DSORG=PS) //* //* ******************************************************************* //* Step 2 of 2, Create and populate a new QSAM file... //* //BUILDNEW EXEC PGM=IEBGENER //SYSPRINT DD SYSOUT=* //SYSIN DD DUMMY //* :....1....:....2....:....3....:....4....:....5....:....6....:....7. //SYSUT1 DD * UVFILE01,RECORD,001,ABC UVFILE01,RECORD,002.0123456789 UVFILE01,RECORD,003,ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ UVFILE01,RECORD,004,abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz UVFILE01,RECORD,005,9876543210 UVFILE01,RECORD,006,ZYX /* //SYSUT2 DD DSN=SIMOTIME.DATA.UVFILE01, // DISP=(NEW,CATLG,DELETE), // STORCLAS=MFI, // SPACE=(TRK,5), // DCB=(RECFM=FB,LRECL=80,DSORG=PS) //
Access a PDS and Sort a File
This is a simple test job that will access a member within a PDS and execute the SORT program. Its primary purpose is to test the JES Server's configuration for sorting data files. Its secondary purpose is to test the JES Server's configuration of accessing a PDS Member within a PDS to obtain the sorting specifications. Also, it may be used to show the differences in the EBCDIC and ASCII collating sequencing. This job sorts the file created by the job (UVDD01J1.jcl) described in the preceding section of this document.
JCL Member
The following (UVDD01J2.jcl) is the JCL Member that is used to sort the file.
//UVDD01J2 JOB SIMOTIME,ACCOUNT,CLASS=1,MSGCLASS=0,NOTIFY=&SYSUID //* ******************************************************************* //* UVDD01J2.JCL - a JCL Member for Batch Job Processing * //* This JCL Member 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 - Sort a File, create a new sorted file. //* Author - SimoTime Technologies //* Date - January 24, 1996 //* //* The first job step (PREPARE) will delete a previously created //* file. The second job step (SORTFILE) will sort records from an //* input file and create a new file. The sorting specifications are //* obtained from a PDS Member in a PDS. //* //* Note: the input file to be sorted is created by UVDD01J1.JCL //* //* This set of programs will run on a mainframe under MVS or on a //* Personal Computer with Windows and Micro Focus Server. //* //* ******************************************************************* //* Step 1 of 2, Delete previously created files... //* //JOBSETUP EXEC PGM=IEFBR14 //SYSUT2 DD DSN=SIMOTIME.DATA.UVFILES1,DISP=(MOD,DELETE,DELETE), // STORCLAS=MFI, // SPACE=(TRK,5), // DCB=(RECFM=FB,LRECL=80,DSORG=PS) //* //* ******************************************************************* //* Step 2 of 2, Sort the file... //* //SORTFILE EXEC PGM=SORT,COND=(0,LT), // REGION=1024K //SYSIN DD DSN=SIMOTIME.PDS.PARMLIB(UVDD01T1),DISP=SHR //SORTIN DD DSN=SIMOTIME.DATA.UVFILE01,DISP=OLD //SORTWK01 DD UNIT=SYSDA,SPACE=(CYL,55) //SORTWK02 DD UNIT=SYSDA,SPACE=(CYL,55) //SORTWK03 DD UNIT=SYSDA,SPACE=(CYL,55) //SORTOUT DD DSN=SIMOTIME.DATA.UVFILES1,DISP=(NEW,CATLG,DELETE), // STORCLAS=MFI,SPACE=(TRK,5), // DCB=(RECFM=FB,LRECL=80,DSORG=PS) //SYSOUT DD SYSOUT=* //*
PDS Member
The following (UVDD01T1.ctl) is the PDS Member that contains the sort specifications.
* ASCENDING SORT ON POSTAL CODE, LAST, FIRST AND MIDDLE NAME
* ..:....1....:....2....:....3....:....4....:....5....:....6....:....7.
SORT FIELDS=(21,26,CH,A)
SUM FIELDS=NONE
END
Sort Results (ASCII)
The following is a list or the records showing the sequence after a sort using the default ASCII collating sequence.
UVFILE01,RECORD,002.0123456789 UVFILE01,RECORD,005,9876543210 UVFILE01,RECORD,001,ABC UVFILE01,RECORD,003,ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ UVFILE01,RECORD,006,ZYX UVFILE01,RECORD,004,abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
Case Insensitive Sort
This is a simple test job that will access a member within a PDS and execute the SORT program. This job will describe and demonstrate how to do a case insensitive sort using the ALTSEQ function. This job sorts the file created by the job (UVDD01J1.jcl) described in a preceding section of this document.
JCL Member
The following (UVDD01J2.jcl) is the JCL Member that is used for a case-insensitive sort of the file.
//UVDD01J3 JOB SIMOTIME,ACCOUNT,CLASS=1,MSGCLASS=0,NOTIFY=&SYSUID //* ******************************************************************* //* UVDD01J3.JCL - a JCL Member for Batch Job Processing * //* This JCL Member 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 - Sort a File, create a new sorted file. //* Author - SimoTime Technologies //* Date - January 24, 1996 //* //* The first job step (PREPARE) will delete a previously created //* file. The second job step (SORTFILE) will sort records from an //* input file and create a new file. The sorting specifications are //* obtained from a PDS Member in a PDS. //* //* Note: the input file to be sorted is created by UVDD01J1.JCL //* //* This set of programs will run on a mainframe under MVS or on a //* Personal Computer with Windows and Micro Focus Server. //* //* ******************************************************************* //* Step 1 of 2, Delete previously created files... //* //JOBSETUP EXEC PGM=IEFBR14 //SYSUT2 DD DSN=SIMOTIME.DATA.UVFILES2,DISP=(MOD,DELETE,DELETE), // STORCLAS=MFI, // SPACE=(TRK,5), // DCB=(RECFM=FB,LRECL=80,DSORG=PS) //* //* ******************************************************************* //* Step 2 of 2, Sort the file... //* //SORTFILE EXEC PGM=SORT,COND=(0,LT), // REGION=1024K //SYSIN DD DSN=SIMOTIME.PDS.PARMLIB(UVDD01T2),DISP=SHR //SORTIN DD DSN=SIMOTIME.DATA.UVFILE01,DISP=OLD //SORTWK01 DD UNIT=SYSDA,SPACE=(CYL,55) //SORTWK02 DD UNIT=SYSDA,SPACE=(CYL,55) //SORTWK03 DD UNIT=SYSDA,SPACE=(CYL,55) //SORTOUT DD DSN=SIMOTIME.DATA.UVFILES2,DISP=(NEW,CATLG,DELETE), // STORCLAS=MFI,SPACE=(TRK,5), // DCB=(RECFM=FB,LRECL=80,DSORG=PS) //SYSOUT DD SYSOUT=* //*
PDS Member
The following (UVDD01T1.ctl) is the PDS Member that contains the sort specifications for the case insensitive sort using the ALTSEQ function.
* CASE INSENSITIVE SORT
* ALTERNATE SEQUENCE FOR ASCII-ENCODED DATA
* ..:....1....:....2....:....3....:....4....:....5....:....6....:....7.
SORT FIELDS=(21,26,AQ,A)
ALTSEQ CODE=(6141,6242,6343,6444,6545,6646,6747,6848,6949,
6A4A,6B4B,6C4C,6D4D,6E4E,6F4F,7050,7151,7252,
7353,7454,7555,7656,7757,7858,7959,7A5A)
END
Sort Case Insensitive (ASCII)
The following is a list or the records showing the sequence after a sort using the ALTSEQ function to sequence the output file base on upper case A-Z being equal to lower case a-z..
UVFILE01,RECORD,002.0123456789 UVFILE01,RECORD,005,9876543210 UVFILE01,RECORD,001,ABC UVFILE01,RECORD,003,ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ UVFILE01,RECORD,004,abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz UVFILE01,RECORD,006,ZYX
Summary
This document describes a suite of jobs and associated programs the are used to validate the installation, configuration and start-up of a Micro Focus User-Defined Server that is configured to run mainframe-oriented jobs (i.e. submit a JCL Member for execution). This document may be used 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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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.
Note: The latest versions of the SimoTime Documents and Program Suites are available on the Internet and may be accessed using the 
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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.
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.
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