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  • 1.  Utility Generation using R/C query

    Posted Nov 27, 2018 12:12 AM

    Hi ,

    Utility generation using R/C query is  really painful , attached the screen prints below.

     

    COMMAND ===>

    EXECUTION SPECIFICATIONS:
    DESTINATION ===> P ( J - JES, D - Dataset, P - Preview JCL )

    OUTPUT JCL DATA SET SPECIFICATIONS:
    DATA SET NAME ===> '&hlq.PDS'
    MEMBER NAME ===> FUNLOAD1 ( Blank or pattern for member selection list )
    VOLUME SERIAL ===> ( If not cataloged )
    REPLACE MEMBER ===> Y ( Y - Yes, N - No )

    MODEL JCL SPECIFICATIONS:
    MODEL LIBRARY ===> '&hlq.CDBAMDL'
    MODEL MEMBER ===> ( Blank or pattern for member selection list )
    VOLUME SERIAL ===> ( If not cataloged )

    JOB CARD SPECIFICATION:
    ==> //xxxxxA JOB ***,'******',CLASS=X,
    ==> // MSGLEVEL=(1,1),MSGCLASS=X,NOTIFY=&SYSUID
    ==>
    ==>
    ==>



    After the below panel while selecting the model library, its not allowing for any good customization.

    MEMBER MASK ===> * (Enter * in any position to denote wildcard search)
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    S MEMBER DESCRIPTION
    _ DMPTICX2 PQC - Sample of advanced model: Copy on tape
    _ DMPTICX3 PQC - Sample of advanced model: Copy on Disk (Dyn. SYSCPx)
    _ DMPTIFC$ PFC - Informational 'README' member (Use 'B' line command)
    _ DMPTIFC1 PFC - Sample of advanced model: CA Fast Check System RI
    _ DMPTIFC2 PFC - Sample of advanced model: CA Fast Check Sys/User RI
    _ DMPTIFI$ PFI - Informational 'README' member (Use 'B' line command)
    _ DMPTIFI1 PFI - Sample of model: Drop/Create IX.
    _ DMPTIFL$ PFL - Informational 'README' member (Use 'B' line command)
    _ DMPTIFL1 PFL - Sample of model: Load Table - See PFU DMPTIFU1 also
    _ DMPTIFL2 PFL - Sample of model: Load Table - See PFU DMPTIFU2 also
    _ DMPTIFL3 PFL - Sample of model: Load Table - See PFU DMPTIFU3 also
    _ DMPTIFL4 PFL - Sample of model: Load Table - See PFU DMPTIFU3 also
    _ DMPTIFL5 PFL - Sample of model: Load Table - See PFU DMPTIFU5 also
    _ DMPTIFL6 PFL - Sample of model: Load Table - See PFU DMPTIFU6 also
    _ DMPTIFL7 PFL - Sample of model: Load Table - See PFU DMPTIFU7 also


    MODEL MEMBER ===> DMPTIFU1 ( Blank or pattern for member selection list )
    VOLUME SERIAL ===> ( If not cataloged )
    EDIT DATA SET ===> N ( Y - Yes, N - No )
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------- XXXXX

    CMD SYMBOLIC AUTO_REP -------- REPLACEMENT VALUE ---------------------------
    _ LOBRLATD Y
    _ STEPNAME Y UTIL0000
    _ DUUTLVER
    _ UTILMD Y MJUTALLU
    _ UTILCD Y UD
    _ CAUTIL
    _ DATEFMTD
    _ TIMEFMTD
    _ USERID Y XXXXX
    _ DUSTATS


    After passing through the above panels, Lot of manual effort were required to have the task accomplished to get the work done.

    //SYSOUT DD SYSOUT=*
    FASTUNLOAD
    LOAD-CONTROL NONE
    OUTPUT-FORMAT FIXED
    IO-BUFFERS 60
    INPUT-FORMAT TABLE
    SHRLEVEL REFERENCE
    EXCP MM
    DISPLAY-STATUS %CALC(%ESTROWS/4),ELAPSED
    ===>>>ERROR - PREVIOUS CARD - %CALC FORMAT ERROR
    ESTIMATED-ROWS

    Above utility control statements were generated and it doesnot have a good level of customization and added to that how a new user will be able to make changes .

    If the user has to make changes why and what is the tool accomplishing to have the work done. Compared to this the IBM admin tool is providing a good level of customization, so the DBA, who is working on it can easlity generate
    an utility statement and ready to go instead of maintaing a PDS and a stratergy / model JCL . If CA can work on this to have this addressed, it would be great.#



  • 2.  Re: Utility Generation using R/C query

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted Nov 27, 2018 04:22 AM

    Sriram,

     

    Can you please contact me via email at steve.thomas@broadcom.com and we can arrange a time for me or one of my colleagues to explain how this all works and for you to describe what you saw as the issues. I have huge confidence that RC/Query is at least as flexible as the IBM Admin tool if not more so but happy to hear your views and ideas. We're always delighted to hear any suggestions as to how we can improve the product to make it more usable.

     

    Steve Thomas

    Principal Architect, Mainframe Solution Center



  • 3.  Re: Utility Generation using R/C query

    Posted Nov 27, 2018 09:24 AM

    Hello Sriram, sorry to hear you find it painful, but I believe I understand where the pain comes from.

     

    When you are in RCQ, please type PROFILE in the upper COMMAND line and select CA UTILITIES. This will provide different panels where you can specify the CA Fast Unload options.

    The MODEL you selected is dedicated to CA Database Analyzer when using Extract and Action Procedures. 

    When you specify CA UTILITIES NO in the RCQ profile, you will get another path. RCQ is using a specific member you can customize depending on whether you want to use DSNTIAUL or another IBM unload method.

    When you select the DMP**** model, and not having selected CA utilities, the internal code doesnt automatically populate all the keywords.

     

    I can see Steve Thomas has offered his help too, but you can also reach out to me at steen.rasmussen@broadcom.com.

     

    Best regards 

    Steen Rasmussen 



  • 4.  Re: Utility Generation using R/C query

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted Nov 29, 2018 08:52 AM

    Hi Sriram,

     

    I would also suggest that you raise your questions with CA Support (support.ca.com), who will be happy to assist.

     

    If you have concerns about the installation or configuration of the CA DB2 Tools at your site you may also wish to consider engaging with the CA Services organisation.

     

    Colin

     

    Broadcom/CA Services