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Interrupt Processing

An interrupt is an event that alters the sequence in which the processor executes instructions. An interrupt might be planned (specifically requested by the currently running program) or unplanned (caused by an event that might or might not be related to the currently running program). z/OS uses six types of […]

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MVS

Generation Data Group (GDG)

GDG is a collection of historically related non-VSAM data sets that are arranged in chronological order. Each data set within a GDG is called a generation data set (GDS) or generation. Within a GDG, the generations can have like or unlike DCB attributes and data set organizations. If the attributes […]

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JCL

JCL most common operands

1. JOB Statement REGION= Requests specific memory resources to be allocated to the Job NOTIFY= User to be notified at job completion USER= Userid to assume authority to the Job TIME= Limits the amount of time a program can run TYPRUN= Delays or holds the Job from running CLASS= Directs […]

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Glossary

Linklist

Linklist is used to improve the performance of program management and mechanisms utilized to locate and fetch Load modules, such as LLA and VLF. Linklist is a group of system and a user-defined Load library that is a continuation of SYS1.LINKLIB and also indicates the search order the system uses […]