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Front coverEverything You Always Wantedto Know about IDCAMS ButWere Afraid to AskKeith WinnardStephen M. BranchRedpaper
International Technical Support OrganizationEverything You Always Wanted to Know about IDCAMSBut Were Afraid to AskOctober 2016REDP-5389-00
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Live at SHARE: Innovation through collaboration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1 A question can lead you anywhere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2 Producing this publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2.1 SHARE member benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2.2 SHARE benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2.3 IBM Redbooks benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2.4 Collective benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3 How this collaboration works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3.1 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3.2 Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3.3 The event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3.4 Collateral and review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122233334457Chapter 2. Introduction to IDCAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.1 IDCAMS overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102.1.1 IDCAMS functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102.1.2 Starting IDCAMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102.2 IDCAMS commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122.2.1 Functional commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122.2.2 Modal commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142.2.3 Comments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Chapter 3. Setting up and maintaining data sets scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1 Project scenario overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1.1 Your role in a new project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1.2 Application development environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.2 Setting up the APP3 project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.2.1 Creating the APP3 user catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.2.2 Creating the APP3 alias . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.2.3 Creating the APP3 data sets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.3 Maintaining the APP3 project data sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.3.1 Copying data sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.4 Obtaining information about the APP3 data sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.4.1 Using the LISTCAT command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.4.2 Using the PRINT commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.4.3 Checking the KSDS structural integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5 Removing the APP3 project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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iv3.5.1 Delete command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.6 Useful things to know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.6.1 Missing comments in your SYSPRINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.6.2 DYNAMBR parameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.6.3 UNIQUE KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.7 Provisioning jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.7.1 JES2 JOBGROUPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.7.2 Using a procedure with instream SYSIN and variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.8 Provisioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.9 Thank you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39404042434444515454Related publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IBM Redbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Other publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Online resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Help from IBM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5555555555Everything You Always Wanted to Know about IDCAMS But Were Afraid to Ask
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PrefaceThis IBM Redpaper publication is different from others you have read because it was notwritten in the conventional way with a residency and a handful of authors. It was written bypeople who want to make a difference.The IBM Redbooks organization and SHARE teamed up to give all of the attendees at theSHARE 2016 conference that was held in Atlanta, US, July 31 - August 5 the opportunity tocontribute their thoughts and ideas about the latest IDCAMS capabilities. Many discussionsarose about the subject and related techniques.This Redpaper publication is the result of the following activities: The “Everything You Wanted To Know About IDCAMS But Were Afraid To Ask” sessionthat was held on Wednesday at 8:30 AM. Techtalk sessions at the SHARE booth. Discussions at the IBM Redbooks publications booth. Discussions that were held at the SHARE booth Influence area. Discussions in coffee lounges.This Redpaper publication features the following chapters: Chapter 1, “Live at SHARE: Innovation through collaboration” on page 1, describes howthe event went from idea to completion. Chapter 2, “Introduction to IDCAMS” on page 9, presents a basic overview of IDCAMS. Chapter 3, “Setting up and maintaining data sets scenario” on page 17, guides youthrough a provisioning scenario that uses IDCAMS.On behalf of everyone who took part in this project, we hope you enjoy the collective thoughtsof many people who were so willing to help to increase your expertise.AuthorsThis paper was produced as a collaboration of specialists from around the world at theSHARE Conference that was held in Atlanta, US, in 2016. The following authors captured theinformation:Keith Winnard is the IBM z/OS Project Leader at the International Technical SupportOrganization, Poughkeepsie Center. He writes extensively and is keen to engage withcustomers to understand what they want from IBM Redbooks publications. Before joining theITSO in 2014, Keith worked for clients and Business Partners in the UK and Europe in varioustechnical and account management roles. He is experienced with blending and integratingnew technologies into the traditional landscape of mainframes. Copyright IBM Corp. 2016. All rights reserved.ix
Stephen M. Branch is an IBM Senior Software Engineer whose 40-year career includes allaspects of DFSMS. Stephen specializes in ICF Catalog, IDCAMS, and VSAM. He holdsseveral patents for these components and is the author of the Catalog Search Interface (CSI)and many ICF Catalog and VSAM functions. Stephen has a Master of Science Degree fromLouisiana State University.AcknowledgementsThanks to the following people for entering the spirit of the collaboration and making thisinitiative a success: Donna J Hudi (Executive Director, SHARE)Ed Jaffe (SHARE)Martha M McConaghy (SHARE)Skip Robinson (SHARE)James Vincent (SHARE)Harry Williams (SHARE)Russell Witt (SHARE)Jim Erdahl (Systems Architect, US bank)Bruce Koss (z/OS Systems Engineer, Wells Fargo)Marty Hasegawa (Senior Software Engineer, Rocket Software)Ray Mullins (Senior Software Developer, Phoenix Software International)Gary Puchkoff (Senior Technical Staff Member, IBM)Barbara White-McDonald (DFSMS Product Strategist,IBM)Bob Haimowitz (DSG,IBM)Deana Coble (DSG,IBM)Martin Keen (DSG,IBM)Jim Pistilli (DSG,IBM)Chris Rayns (DSG,IBM)Tom Wasik (JES2 Development, IBM)Bill White (DSG,IBM)Debbie Willmschen (DSG,IBM)Tara Woodman (DSG, IBM)Many thanks to all those people who stopped by the Redbooks publications booth andattended the “Everything You Wanted To Know About IDCAMS But Were Afraid To Ask”session. In addition, to all of those people who joined in the discussions at the Techtalksessions at the SHARE booth.Now you can become a published author, too!Here’s an opportunity to spotlight your skills, grow your career, and become a publishedauthor—all at the same time! Join an ITSO residency project and help write a book in yourarea of expertise, while honing your experience using leading-edge technologies. Your effortswill help to increase product acceptance and customer satisfaction, as you expand yournetwork of technical contacts and relationships. Residencies run from two to six weeks inlength, and you can participate either in person or as a remote resident working from yourhome base.xEverything You Always Wanted to Know about IDCAMS But Were Afraid to Ask
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