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what is the use of IEBGENER utility?

1113

what EXEC statement is and what is the syntax of EXEC statement used in JCL?

1110

what is DD statement is used in JCL?

1130

what is the use of JCL?

1109

Is it possible to code instream data in a PROC?

1252

When you specify multiple datasets in a JOBLIB or STEPLIB, what factor determines the order?

1389

I have a COBOL program that ACCEPTs some input data. How do you code the JCL statement for this?

1128

The disp in the JCL is MOD and the program opens the file in OUTPUT mode. What happens ? The disp in the JCL is SHR and the pgm opens the file in EXTEND mode. What happens ?

1504

How do you run a COBOL batch program from a JCL? How do you run a COBOL/DB2 program?

1191

How do you overcome this limitation ?

1158

What is NOTCAT ?

1273

What happens if both JOBLIB & STEPLIB is specified ?

1070

What does a disposition of (MOD,DELETE,DELETE) mean ?

1070

If I have limited experience with Rexx or it's been a long time since I've used it, what kind of help is available to get me started?

845

Can I combine uni-REXX with a compiled language in my application? What application programming interfaces are available? For example, can I share variables between uni-REXX and a compiled language?

839

Un-Answered Questions { MainFrame }

A dd statement consists of 4 fields. Name them?

1374

Is it possible to left uncode disp?

1140

What are storage attributes of records?

860

what is the difference between normal upddta to pf and updating using dfu program?

1264

how can we apply for HSBC exam(Mainframe) in India??? i went to their site and was told to submit my CV ,. etc..( totally confusing...)

2337

If I have limited experience with Rexx or it's been a long time since I've used it, what kind of help is available to get me started?

845

How many minimum number of line codes does PL/1 DB2 program requires?

2926

What is host variable?

1011

Suppose pgm A calling Pgm B .Pgm B has some Db2 program. at the time of compilation should plan and package will be created for both A and B or only B? What is the concept?

8132

Name what parameter directs the output of the job log dataset?

1005

Is it possible to move an alphanumeric incentive to a numeric field?

925

I have File 1 occurs 5 times with Employee-ID,Employee-Name,Employee-Dept (EEE and MECH). I have File 2 occurs 10 times with Employee-ID,Employee-Name,Employee-Dept (EEE,CIVIL,CHEMICAL and MECH). In FIle 1 and FIle 2 , for matching Employee-DEPT (Only MECH) , we need to move entire records from file1 to file 2. We should not use 2D array. Your help is needed here.

1509

What is db2 plan table?

992

What is concurrency?

1150

explain the information contained in ci

955

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