When will we need to specify Space parameter ?

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When will we need to specify Space parameter ?..

Answer / g.naveen

If we creating a new dataset either pds or ps we need to
specify Space parameter.Space parameter is keyword
parameter in dd statement of Jcl

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When will we need to specify Space parameter ?..

Answer / prasad bhavanasi

if u have any need to create PDS or PS through jcl ..then
you have to SPECIFY the SPACE keyword...

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When will we need to specify Space parameter ?..

Answer / naga

if we want to create new data set, the space is mandatory
space areas in MF are cylinder,track,blocks.

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