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Program A (Normal COBBAT) calling a B Program (DB2COBOL, COBBATDB which is using a VSAM file. its a dynamic call. How we will handle VSAM file decleration in our from JCL from where we are running A PGM. And should we have PLAN for A pGM also. if possible can some one post a sample JCL. Thanks for help in advance.

iNautix,

5762

what is the another name of lpar's

CTS, IBM,

1 4876

COBOL program to read the string ' BOMBAY' in reverse order as 'YABMOB'

Barclays, IBM,

8 15164

Whats the use of Examine command? can someone help me?

IBM,

1 5229

Can we change the password using ALTER? anyone tried and changed?

IBM,

2035

how to update asingle record in adabas? by using GET, can we do a single record updation?

Satyam,

1 5060

which are the parameters mandatory in job card ?

Accenture,

4 7958

how to insert the data in pf by using cl program

TCS,

2 8079

what is use of self join and which cases you will use this join

TCS,

1 4269

how to eliminate the level check error

TCS,

2 6225

can i use UPDDTA command in rpg program in which contains a file

TCS,

1 5186

can i use unique key in LF

TCS,

3 7319

i have two programs 1.cobol program 2.copy book program can i move bouth program in to the production or single single program?

UHG,

1 3786

in rpg could u please tell me errors types and meanings like 3030 that ....

EXL, UHG,

1 4766

How to copy VSAM files without using REPRO

ADP,

3 8728

Un-Answered Questions { MainFrame }

when are the unique constraints executed?

1141

What is the function of finish in idms?

907

What is ibm db2 connect?

1014

Can a CICS code be a part of a copybook? If so, then what are the outcomes after compilation?

1137

Add a field to screen when what's the flow of impact?

2926

How IBM framework work?

2248

What is the use of base and index registers in the IBM 360/370 processor?

3781

What is consistency token in db2?

1157

Can you define mdt?

1097

i tried to copy some records from microsoft excel to as-400 physical file through "Bosanova" emulation. Out of 14000 records only 12000 records copies and subsequently programe started to hang. Then, i closed the program forcefully. I did' under stand the problem. Also when i try to compile the physical file it is showing as "The file in use". How to overcome this problem?

2552

How can deadlocks be resolved?

954

Explain how do you intitiate another transaction?

1083

Explain the purpose of the program list table?

1012

Explain about few error status codes of idms.

895

what are indicators?

1062

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