How many types of parameters are used in JCL and what are
mandatory parameters of JOB statement.
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Answer / shankar
Two types of parameter used in JOB statement Positional
parameter and Keyword parameter.
In general ,the keyword parameters are mandatory one..
eg... in job card class name,msg level are mandatory...
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Answer / vishal sinha
2 types >> Positional parameters,Keyword parameters.
Mandatory parameters of JOB statement>> I guess its CLASS
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Answer / sreedhar naidu dhekodna
There are no mandatory parameters for a Job statement in
general.If any of the parameters are omitted then the
system defined default value will be taken for that
parameter.
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