Explain the difference between link and xctl?



Explain the difference between link and xctl?..

Answer / Girja Shankar

Link and XCTL are two different CICS (Customer Information Control System) commands used for transaction control. Link is a command that initiates a new CICS transaction, while XCTL is a special command word used to perform various administrative tasks within a CICS region. In simpler terms, Link is used for user transactions, whereas XCTL is used for system administration tasks.

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