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Contents
Key Documents and Other References
Job Control Language JCL Differences and Considerations
Disk and Tape Storage Considerations
Operating System Implementations
162
Advanced Function Printing and Print Services Facility/MVS
Defining MQSeries Object and Operating
Data Division File Description FD
Part 3. Converting VSE Languages to OS/390 Languages
VSE/ESA
Egcs VSE to Dbcs OS Version 2 Comments
349
Part 5. Setting Up the Migration Environment
Part 4. Converting VSE Utilities to OS/390 Utilities
VSE/Fast Copy and OS/390 DFSMSdss
Prepare the Migration Environment
Orienting Iccf Users to TSO/ISPF
Orientation to OS/390 Console Operation
Understanding Message Formats and Replies
Systems Management Philosophy and Methodology
495
Appendix B. Mapping ISV Products and Functions
Appendix E. Related Publications
565
List of Abbreviations 583
591
Figures
Xvii
Loading a Random Preformatted DAM File under VSE
Tables
Xix
Xx VSE to OS/390 Migration Workbook
Team That Wrote This Redbook
Preface
Redbook Builders and Key Contributors
Comments Welcome
Authors and Significant Contributors
Http//w3.itso.ibm.com
Part 1. Planning the Migration An Introduction
VSE to OS/390 Migration Workbook
Why Customers Migrate
Synopsis of This Book
What do I need to read?
System Programmers Read the following
Traditional Reasons for Migrating
Business Consolidation
Capacity Constraints
Mergers/Acquisitions
Virtual Storage
Cics
Supervisor
Cics TOR
Unused
Prod
Static Dynamic Partitions SVA 31-Bit 16MB VSE
ACF
VSE Vtam
C1 Y1 SVA 24- Bit
Image
Way Processor Support
Task Quantity
MVS Nucleus
Applications Availability
Functional Reasons for Migrating to OS/390
Systems Management
Connectivity
Systems Availability
Staff Availability
Introduction to Sizing
Sizing the Effort
Defining the Migration Project Objectives
Areas of VSE and OS/390 Differences
Source Programs
Source Program Inventory
Batch and Online Program Conversion
Job Control Language
Files
Comparison of Basic VSE Functions & Components to OS/390
Operations
Iocp IOCP, HCD
Erep Mshp SMP/E
LE/VSE LE/MVS
A S M
Cobol PL/I
RPG
OS/390 Components/Products/Subsystems
Comparison of VSE Functions & Components to OS/390
1.1 OS/390 Product Content
OS/390 Operating Environment
Distributed Computing Services
Network Computing Services
Unix System Services
LAN Services
MVS Subsystem and Component Terminology
∙ Interactive Problem Control System Ipcs
∙ Data Facility Storage Management Subsystem
∙ Systems Resources Manager SRM
∙ Systems Management Facility SMF
Supporting Products
Subsystem Level Comparison/Affinity
What Changes Between VSE and OS/390?
Philosophical Changes
Security
Automation
Console Operator Interface
JCL Processing
Management Disciplines
Who′ s Normal Activities are Affected?
Activities
Roles Activities
Approaches to Migration Disclaimer
Kernel/Progressive Approach
Single Switchover Mass Application Migration Approach
Staffing Strategies
3 VM/ESA Guest Support in Your VSE to OS/390 Migration
In-House Staff
Outside Consultants
Conversion Tools
CAP-GEMINI
System Programming
Educational Requirements Introduction
Application Programming
Scope of Work and Challenges
Application Inventory
Program Conversion
JCL Conversion
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File Migration
VSE to OS/390 Migration Workbook
Project Management
Automated Operations
Cost Considerations
OS/390 Documentation Resources
Introduction References
Key Documents and Other References
Web URL
Developing the Plan
Overview References
Recommendations
Project Management
Two Phase Approach
Take Advantage Of Conversion Tools and Automation
Migration Plan Guide and Outline
Conversion Method
Librarian
Project Staffing
Migration Responsibilities
Migration Assignments
Plan Components Approach
Team
Project Manager
Systems Programmers
Tasks
Applications Programmers
Milestone Events
Education
Progressive versus Mass Conversion Approach Differences
Historical Perspective
Shared Application Files and Databases
Shared Application Code
Operations Support Staffing
Risk Management
Standardized Conversion Deliverables and Automation
Complexity of Implementation
Mass Migration as a Conversion Method
Mass Migration Used as a Conversion Tool
Cobol
RPG
Plan Examples
Project Schedule
Estimated Project Schedule
Estimated Schedule for CNV Responsibilities
Month Number Month Initial
Estimated Schedule for ABC Responsibilities
Estimated Schedule for SER Responsibilities
ABC Responsibilities
SER Responsibilities
Project Plan Summary
Project Plan Example
Task Name Projected Actual Start End
Task Name
1998 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Project Plan Details
PCL
Task Name Projected Actual Start End
Task ID
1998 Jan Feb Apr Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Task ID
Conversion Software Install
Batch File Migration Procedures
JCL
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Copyright IBM Corp
VSE to OS/390 Migration Workbook
Job Control Language JCL Differences and Considerations
Philosophy of JCL in System/390
1 VSE/ESA′s Job Control Language Philosophy
2 OS/390′s Job Control Philosophy
Job Control Language JCL Differences and Considerations
High Level Similarities
JCL Statement and Job Layout
JCL Differences Between VSE and MVS
Spooling
Job Input
Multiple Instream Data Set Input
VSE Example
Data Driven Segmentation of Output
JCL Parameter Handling
$$ LST CLASS=J,DEST=DANJ,DISP=H
$$ EOJ
JCL Expansion
Operator Flexibility and Intervention
Pause Statement
Comment Lines in the JCL
Assgn SYS005,CUU
Allocation of Resources
Hidden JCL
Resource Allocation at Open Time
Partition and System Standard Labels
Help for the Hidden JCL Problem
Permanent Assignments and Power Defaults
5.3 ²Carry-Over²
Device Address Specifications
Assgn SYS010,FEF
SYS010 DD SYSOUT=
REPORT1 DD SYSOUT=
Partition Dependent Codes in JCL
Catalogs
Communication Region Date and Upsi
VSE Job Control Statements
Upsi
Job Statement
Exec Statement
Reset Statement
MTC Statement
Assgn Statement
Dlbl and Extent
MVS Job Control Statements
DD Statement
Output JCL Statement
MVS Conditional JCL
Cond Parameter on the Exec Statement
1 of 2. VSE Job Control Statements Summary
Comparison of VSE and MVS JCL a Summary
Function MVS Equivalent Statement
2 of 2. VSE Job Control Statements Summary
MVS Job Control Statements
Summary of MVS JCL Statements
JCL Statement Purpose
Comparison of Power and JES2 Jecl a Summary
2. Overview of Power Jecl Statements
Jecl
List Card * $$ LST
1 of 2. JES2 Control Statements
Summary of JES2 Jecl a Table
Statement Purpose Comments
VSE and MVS JCL Comparison Example
2 of 2. JES2 Control Statements
Sample VSE JCL
Myjob JOB ACCT#,′ Report by PLANT′ , CLASS=F,REGION=4M
Sample MVS JCL
Sysin DD * 01 Endicott Boeblingen
Sample VSE plus Carry-Over
Extent DISKO1,0,100,500
Extent DISK14,0,600,500
Outfil BLKSIZE=4350 Sort Ended
Exec PROGRAM2,SIZE=300K
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Access Method Similarities and Differences Access Methods
Disk and Tape Storage Considerations
Operating System Implementations
DAM or Bdam
Data Set Naming Considerations VSE Considerations
Miscellaneous Functions
2 OS/390 Considerations
Storage and Space Management VSE Considerations
System Managed Storage
Disk and Tape Storage Considerations
Implementing Dfsms
Tape Similarities and Differences Volume Interchangeability
Standard Labels
VOL1 HDR1 TM Data Records TM EOV1 TM
VOL1 HDR1 TM Data Records TM EOF1 TM TM
VOL1
UHL1 UHL8
No Labels
Standard User Labels
Bypass Label Processing Facility in OS/390
Nonstandard Labels
Use should be controlled
OS/390 Single Data Set-Single Volume
OS/390 Single Data Set-Multiple Volumes
VSE With Tapemark Before Data Records
VSE Without Tapemark Before Data Records
Dasd Similarities and Differences Volume Interchangeability
Dasd Vtoc Processing
Indexed Vtoc Considerations OS/390
Vsam Differences Introduction
2 OS/390 Catalogs
Integrated Catalog Facility ICF
Vsam Catalogs
Vsam Catalog and Cvol Support Ends in YR2000
Part 1 of 2. Extract from WSC Flash
3 OS/390 Catalog Management
3.1 OS/390 Master Catalog
LOADxx Prompt Nucleus Device Suffix Feature
3.2 OS/390 User Catalogs
DEPT4
DEPT1 & Jones
Payroll
DEPT2 DEPT3
4 OS/390 VSE/VSAM Catalog Compatibility
Do not use Jobcat or Stepcat statements in OS/390
Accessing a VSE/VSAM Catalog from an OS/390 System
Converting VSE/VSAM Catalogs to OS/390 ICF Catalogs
− Delete Ignoreerror
Vsam Functional Differences
Moving a Vsam Catalog to a Different Dasd Type
Areas of Consideration
Shared Volume Ownership
FBA Dasd
Catalog Structures
Noimbed Option
AMS Commands
Synchk Parameter
XXL Ksds New in VSE/ESA 2.3, greater than 4GB Ksds
Compress New in VSE/ESA 2.2, Vsam Record Compression
Vsam CISIZEs and Record Sizes
VSE/VSAM-managed SAM Files
Default Models
Noallocation Data Sets
JCL Implicit Define
Reusable Data Sets
Ikqvdu Volume Cleanup
VSE/VSAM BACKUP/RESTORE and VSE Fastcopy
Partition Independent File Names
Ikqvchk Catalog Check
Data Sharing and Integrity
Space Classes
Cross-Region Sharing Single CPU Environment
OS/390 Vsam Integrity Provided by Cross-Region Shareoptions
OS/390 Vsam Cross-Region SHR4
Single ACB Open Multiple String Processing
Single Region Data Set Sharing
Intra-Region Data Set Name Sharing
OS/390 Definitions for Dasd Sharing Support
Cross-System and Dasd Sharing
OS/390 Vsam Cross-System Shareoptions
Dasd Sharing Considerations
Alternatives to Vsam Data Set Sharing
Programming Languages and Vsam Support
Vsam Error and Reason Code Compatibility
Dfsort and Vsam Considerations
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Overview Cics Transaction Server
Cics
133
Cics TS
Key Prerequisites
General Compatibility Comments
Virtual Storage Considerations for MVS
Cics General System Considerations
Appl
Data Bases
TOR AOR1 AOR2
Journaling to tape service
Macro-level programs
Btam devices and controllers
Cics internal security and signon table
Access to Cics system control blocks
Enqueue domain
Kernel domain Domain
Message domain Monitoring domain
Cics Domains
Cics Macro Resource Definition Table Changes
Cics
VSE to OS/390 Migration Workbook
7.1 CSD
CSD and RDO Considerations
System initialization modifications SIMODs are obsolete
7.2 RDO
CONNECTION/SECURITYNAMEMRO
Cics System Data Sets Requirements
TYPETERM/RECOVNOTIFY
Shows MVS data sets used by Cics
System Programming Commands
Cics System Program Interface and Exits
Exits
Collect Statistics
Command Exit points
Exec Cics Abend
All exits
Exec Cics Return
Cics Transaction Security
Cics Upsi
Application Programming
Spool Interface restrictions
SAA AD/Cycle COBOL/370 SAA AD/Cycle C/370 SAA AD/Cycle PL/I
Testing and Problem Determination Considerations
CICS/VSE and TS Coexistence Considerations
Vendor Applications
Cics with DL/I
Iccf and TSO
Preparing to Use the System
User Profiles
155
Adduser Aaaa PASSWORDsecret Special
Permit Parmlib Classtsoauth Idaaaa Accessread
Permit JCL
Permit Oper
Message Facilities
Logon Procedures
Security
Using the System
Summary
Descriptive Qualifier Data Set Contents
Accessing the System
Entering and Manipulating Data
Edit Payrollprtchk NEW Cobol
Executing Programs at a Terminal
Ready
Submitting Jobs for Batch Execution
Migrating from VSE/ICCF to MVS and TSO/E
Using Command Procedures
Converting Iccf Libraries
Sample Iccf Procedure
Sysin DD Data TOP Stack 13 Quit
Options
Load Dtsprocs
Save Iebupdte Edit Iebupdte Next
DEL
Iccf Procedures and Macros
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DL/I and IMS/VS DB Differences Introduction
Databases
169
MVS System Requirements
Data Base Descriptor DBD
Primary Index of Hidam DB
Secondary Index for HD DB
Program Specification Block PSB
Interactive Macro Facility IMF Command-Level Coding Hlpi
Batch Programming
5.1 RPG
Statement Compatibility
Field Level Sensitivity
PCB after GE Status
NI Status Codes
Utilities
Operations
Backout Utility/Disk Logging
7.4 DL/I Parameter Statement
Alternate DL/I and IMS/ESA Access
Database Portability
Unloading and Reloading the Database
Changes Utilities Operations Tuning
DL/I DBD
Unload DB IMS GEN
Yes
Additional Information
9 DL/I Multiple Partition Support
End Users
Application Developers
Database Administrators DBAs
System Administrators
SQL/DS Dbsu UNLOAD/RELOAD
SQL/DS Dbsu Load
Other Comparison Areas
Security Administrators
Year
Data Replication and Data Access
Summary of Migration Task
Drda Considerations
Transaction Management
Databases
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185
Telecommunications Subsystems
ACF/VTAM
Product Installation
Vtam Data Sets
Resource Definition and Operation
NET Proc PERF=13 Exec
PGM=ISTINM01,REGION=6000K,TIME=1440,DPRTY=15,13
PERFORM=&PERF
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Telecommunications Subsystems
Customization and Programming
Resource Definition
Operation
Vtam Tables
Network Configuration
Programming
ACF/NCP
Program Generation
Btam Product Installation
Backlevel Hardware Support
Usage
Migrating TCP/IP
Network Definitions
2 TCP/IP Configuration
3 TCP/IP Related User Data
4 TCP/IP Batch Jobs
User Written TCP/IP Applications
5.1 TCP/IP Applications using the Sockets API for Assembler
5.2 TCP/IP Applications using the Preprocessor API
5.3 TCP/IP Applications using the BSD/C Sockets
5.4 TCP/IP Applications using the LE/VSE C Socket API
MQSeries
Bibliography
OS/390
MQSeries in Your Operating System Environment
Prerequisites
Telecommunications Subsystems
Installation and Customization
PL/I
Cics Considerations
Data Sets
Networking Definitions
Defining MQSeries Object and Operating
VSE to OS/390 Migration Workbook
MQSeries-based Applications
SC33-0807
Power and JES2
10.1 JES2 Introduction
Major Differences
Keep Disposition for Pre-Execution Jobs
Printer Forms Alignment via Psetup
Time Event Scheduling for Jobs
Tape Spooling
Separator Page Difference
Setting Up the Required Resources
Implementing JES2
End-of-page Sensing
FCB Incompatibilities
10.2.1.2 JES2 Spool Volumes
Power JES2
Starting JES2
10.2.1.1 JES2 Checkpoint
10.3 JES2-POWER Functional Comparison
Tailoring JES2
Input Service
JES2 Input Sources compared to Power
Multiple System Support
Input From
Job Scheduling
OS/390 Solution
Job Stream Disposition
Time Event Scheduling
Serializing Job Execution
Additional Job Scheduling Functions with MVS/JES2
1 of 2. POWER/JES2 Output Service Comparison
Output Service
Output Service
2 of 2. POWER/JES2 Output Service Comparison
Printers Supported
Output Segmentation
NEWPAGE=1
Separator Page Differences
Output Disposition
FCB Naming Differences
FCB Prefixes
Interactive User Interfaces ICCF/CMS/TSO
FCB Specification
UCS Naming Conventions
Remote Job Entry
Functional RJE Differences
Remote Workstation Definitions
Interactive
RJE Operations
Network Job Entry
RJE Exits
Application Interfaces
Output Retrieval
Job Information Services
Other Interfaces
Job Accounting
Accounting Comparisons
JES2 SMF Accounting Records
RAS Characteristics
NJE Activity VSE/POWER Account MVS/JES2 SMF Record
NJE Accounting
Accounting Records for NJE Activities
10.3.11 JES2 Testing Techniques
POWER/JES2 Detailed Comparisons
Mapping Power Parameters to JES2 Init Parms
Equivalent JES2 Parms for Power Macro
1 of 2. Power Macro to JES2 Parameter Mapping
2 of 2. Power Macro to JES2 Parameter Mapping
Pline Mapping to JES2 Line Parameters for RJE and NJE
Pline Macro to JES2 Parameter Mapping
Define BSC Remotes
1 of 2. Prmt Macro to JES2 Parameter Mapping
2 of 2. Prmt Macro to JES2 Parameter Mapping
Define SNA Remote Workstations
Prmt Macro to JES2 Parameter Mapping
Exit Comparisons
Define NJE Nodes
Define Compaction Tables
Pnode Macro to JES2 Parameter Mapping
POWER-JES2 Command Equivalences
Power Exit to JES2 Exits
Source Code Modifications
JES2 Patching Facility
Task Management Commands
Command Short Code Form Verb
NJE Operator Commands
Network Management
Sending Commands and Messages
2 of 2. Network Management Commands
File Control Commands
Sending Commands and Messages
Advanced Function Printing and Print Services Facility/MVS
Introducing PSF/MVS
Functional Comparison between PSF/VSE and PSF/MVS
Migration Effort
Installing and Configuring PSF/MVS
Defining Channel-attached Printers to MVS
Defining Network Printers
Attachment Options
Defining Printers for PSF Printing
PSF Startup Procedures
11.2.2.2 TCP/IP Attached Printers
FSS Procedure and Printdev Statements
Comparison of Printdev Statement Parameters
Printdev Parameter Comparison
Setting up AFP Resources
Migrating Resources from VSE to OS/390
Remote-Resident Resources
Defining Resources
Transferring Print Streams VSE and OS/390 Coexistence
Migrating Print Applications
JCL and Jecl Differences
Printing from TSO
Command Comparison
Understanding Operational Differences
Starting and Stopping PSF
High Level Language Programming Interfaces
2 of 2. VSE OS/390 Command Comparison
Installation Exits
Other Differences Performance
Accounting
References 11.6.1 PSF/VSE Publications
11.6.2 PSF/MVS Publications
Redbooks
Services
Internet Locations
VSE to OS/390 Migration Workbook
Part 3. Converting VSE Languages to OS/390 Languages
247
VSE to OS/390 Migration Workbook
General Comments on Cobol for OS/390 and VM
Cobol
249
VSE to OS/390 Migration Considerations
Comparison of IBM Cobol Compilers
DOS/VS Cobol
Migrating Object Code
Useful Publications
Deck
Outdd
12.3.1 DOS/VS Cobol Cics Programs
Converting from DOS/VS Cobol
Useful Cobol Publications
PRIMARY-FIELD PIC
Common Cobol Coding Problems
FIELD1 Values are 60 61 FIELD2 Values are 50 51
RECORD-A
Filler Redefines RECORD-A
RECA-FIRST PIC RECA-SECND
Move 0 to RETURN-CODE
Configuration Section SPECIAL-NAMES Paragraph
SPECIAL-NAMES Sysin
Is ACCEPT-SYSIN
UPSI-0 Is CBL232B on Status is CBL232-BASE UPSI-1
Procedure Division Input/Output
Assign Clause
Linage Clause and END-OF-PAGE Phrase
Close Statement for Tapes
File Handling Considerations
Program Termination
File Status Codes
Exit Program Goback Stop RUN
PROCEDURE-POINTER Function
Converting from VS Cobol
File Attribute Mismatches
Isam
VS Cobol II Cics Programs
Converting from Cobol for VSE/ESA
Some Conversion Considerations for all VSE Cobol Compilers
Vsam
Compiler Options
12.8.1 RES/NORES
Compiler Option Considerations for VS Cobol
Rmodeauto
Pgmnamecompat
Wordnooo
Reserved Words
Reserved Word Considerations for DOS/VS Cobol
FDUMP/NOFDUMP
Flagsaa
EMI Printing
Cbltitle
Reserved Word Considerations for VS Cobol II and Cobol for
FUNCTIONPROCEDURE-POINTER
Compiling and Running Your Converted Cobol Programs
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Assembler
Assembler Products
General Assembler Conversion Comments
267
System Interface and Macros
MVS Register Conventions
Termination
Initiation
Register Conventions
LA 13,SAVEA LA 13,SAVEB Call Progb Call Progc
Application Program Logic
Save Areas
Proga Start Progb Csect Progc Csect MVS
11,SAVEA 11,SAVEB 11,SAVEC
Call Progb Call Progc
Savea DC
Larex Csect Using
VSE Call
MVS Call
Call SUBRTN1
1213 Restore the registers
1213,X′ FF′ Set return indicators Return
13,413 Get backward chain pointer
Caller′ s save area
Communication Region
Upsi User Program Switch Indicators
Problem Program Area Addresses
Job Name
User Program Communication Bytes
Communications Region Simulation
Load the phase
Progb
15,1 Pass address
Call
VSE Phasenm
EPLOC=PHASENM
EP=PROGB
Cdload
VSE Standard HM MS S MVS DEC
VSE Binary
MVS BIN
Time DEC,OUTAREA,DATETYPE=YYYYMMDD,LINKAGE=SYSTEM
Dump
VSE Jdump
MVS Abend Dump ,STEP
VSE Cancel ALL MVS Abend
VSE Lock DTL1
Unlock DTL1
MVS ENQ MF=E,DTL1
Resar address
End address Poiner
VSE Chkpt
′ S′
Multitasking Macros
ATTACH/DETACH Macros
Cb locaion address
Entrypoint
Ecb1,ecb2 VSE Wait Lisname
WAIT/POST Macros
Number of evens,ECB = address ECBLIST=address
13.2.2.3 RCB/ENQ/DEQ Macros
System
Step Systems
System Systems
Interval Timer Interrupts
Interrupt Handling Routines
VSE Ttimer Cancel MVS Ttimer Cancel ,TU
Operator Communication Interrupts
Tecb Setime
Exit
Virtual Storage Macros
Getvis and Freevis Macros
Vsam Macros
RPL Macro Additional MVS Parameters
Exlst Macro and Excpad Routines
∙ M a C R F =
Vsam Error and Reason Code Compatibility
Data Management Macros
Showcb Macro
MVS Vsam Check Macro
Definition of Blksize
List and Execute Macro Forms
Ioreg
13.2.6.4 I/O Error Checking
Liocs Card File Definition
Mode = E O Devd = ..,MODE=E O
Bufno =
Ctlchr = YES
ASA
Liocs Printer File Definition
Cntrl Macro
Prtov Macro
Card File Programs in VSE and MVS
Liocs Tape File Definition
Control = YES Macrf = PC Ctlchr = YES
Printov = YES
Sepasmb = YES
Close Macro
Reread Leave Rewind Disp
VSE MVS Bsam only
No equivalen. The opion specified in he Disp
BSR, number of blocks
FSR, number of blocks
Relse Macro
Points Macro
Trunc Macro
Feov Macro
GET / PUT Macros
Skip
Optcd = Q
Eropt = ACC SKP ABE
MACRF=RP,WP
Open Tape VSE PUT Close Tape
Liocs Device-independent File Definition
Close TAPE,LEAVE
Liocs Sequential File Definition on Direct Access Devices
Liocs Console File Definition
Erropi = Ignore Eropi = ACC Skip SKP ABE
Recfm = FA
Qsam Input
Output Leave Updat Disp Extend Input
Bsam Inout Disp Updat Leave Outin Outinx
Reread Leave Free Disp
Eret Macro
Read Macro
Write Macro
Write
Check Macro
Filename Address
Feovd Macro
Errext = YES Feovd = YES Hold = YES
WORKA= YES
Eropt = ACC
Optcd = W
General Considerations
Liocs Direct Access File Definition
Sequential Dasd File Program in VSE and MVS
After = YES
Errext = YES
Readid = YES
Readkey = YES
Error VSE MVS
VSE Error Bytes and MVS Exception Code Bits
WAITF, Open and Close Macros
Track and Record Addressing
Track Addressing
Record Addressing
Record Addressing by ID
Reference Methods
Record Addressing by KEY
Record Reference by ID
Record Reference by KEY
Reference Method
Direct Access File Processing
DCB DSORG=DA,MACRF=RISC,WIC
OPTCD=R,BUFL=58
Reference
Open DAMFILE,OUTPUT
Decbadd
Damfile DCB MACRF=WICS,DSORG=DA,OPTCD=R
Open DAMFILE,TAPE WRITER0
Specified in the DD statement
Open DAMFILE,UPDAT,TAPE,INPUT
DCB
Loading a Sequential DAM File under MVS
Open R0FILE,OUTPUT,TAPE WRITER0
DECBR0,SZ,R0FILE STC
DECBR0 CLI
Open DAMFILE,OUTPUT CLI
Count
Three
DISP=OLD DCB=BLKSIZE=50,RECFM=F GO.R0DD DD DSN=UDAM
DCB=DSORG=DA DISP=,KEEP GO.DAMDD DD DSN=UDAM
Loading a DAM File Fixed-Length Records without keys
Loading a DAM File Undefined or Variable-Length Records
Open Damfile Read DAMFILE,KEY
Damfile Addition Write DAMFILE,AFTER
AFTER=YES,ERREXT=YES,RELTRK=YES
Processing a DAM File under VSE
Multiple Search / Feedback
Loading a Random Preformatted DAM File under VSE
Liocs Indexed Sequential Definition
Type or Reference
Overview of Programming Elements
Piocs
CCB Macro
Comparison of Physical Iocs Elements
Dtfph Macro
RPG
Migration from VSE to OS/390
Device Information
Print Files
File Access Methods
Tape Labels
Extent Exit
Processing Options
Direct access method files are processed with Bdam
Calling Cobol Subprograms
Calling PL/I Subprograms
Year
VSE to OS/390 Migration Workbook
PL/I
333
Extended Precision
Multitasking
Dynamic Loading of Dependent Programs
File Organization
Parameters Passed to a Main Program
15.1.7 %INCLUDE
Compiler Options Options Specific to the DOS Compiler
Catalog
Options Specific to the MVS Compiler
Execution Options
Exec and Process Cards
Linkages Between Languages Linkages Supported
Linkages not Supported
Environment Attributes
Not Supported in MVS
Supported but to be Avoided
²TOTAL² Option
SIS Option Sequential Insert Strategy
Calling Sort from PL/I Interfaces Offered
Sort Fields
Record
Storage
Return Code
Checkpoint-Restart in PL/I Plickpt
Plirest
Call Plickpt pl,p2,p3,p4 DOS and MVS
If ONCODE= xxx then do
Plicanc
Dump in PL/I Optimizer Output File
Options Specific to DOS
² File Plidump could not be Opened Ddname MISSING²
Return Codes in PL/I Setting Return Codes
Options Specific to MVS
Compatibility
Return Code Values
Automatic Restart
Overlay Structures
Conversion
Overlay in MVS
15.12 PL/I and Cics File Support
Statements not Supported
CALLing Dump
15.12.6 PL/I-CICS/VS Transaction Abend Codes
PL/I
VSE to OS/390 Migration Workbook
Fortran
VS Fortran in OS/390
Fortran Conversion Considerations
349
VSE to OS/390 Migration Workbook
Language Environment LE
General Comments on Language Environment
Few Words about Cobol and PL/I
351
17.2.1 LE/VSE-conforming Languages
For VSE/ESA
Migrating from LE/VSE-Conforming Languages
Useful Publications
Cobol for VSE/ESA
17.3.3 PL/I for VSE/ESA
Migrating from Non-LE/VSE Run-time Environments
Options Mapping
17.4.2 C/370
VS Cobol
Report and Isasize Options, C/370 and DOS PL/I
370 Migration Considerations
VS Cobol II Migration Considerations
DOS PL/I
DOS/VS Cobol Migration Considerations
Default setting for the Depthcondlmt option, both for
DOS PL/I Migration Considerations
Migration Comments Consideration
Depthcondlmt
Migrating Interlanguage Communications Applications
1 of 2. ILC Migration Considerations
To Migrate You Need To
DOS PL/I
Migrating Assembler Applications
Migrating from LE/VSE
Run-time Options
2 of 2. ILC Migration Considerations
Shh Ihh Udddd
Syslst
Run-time Options and LE/VSE
Cblqda Flow Interrupt Simvrd Vctrsave
Run-time Options and LE/VSE 1.4 and Later Releases
Argparse
Language Environment
Recommended Settings for Options
Language Option Recommendation
User Exits and Abnormal Termination Exits
Assembler User Exits
High-Level Language Exits
Ceecxita Cics
Callable Services and Math Services
Abnormal Termination Exits
17.5.4 LE/VSE 1.4 Locales
Cics
Cobol and Cics
Ceetdli
User Exits and Abnormal Termination Exits
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Procedure Language Rexx
Rexx and VM/ESA
Rexx and VSE/ESA
Rexx and TSO/E
Power
Environments
18.4.1 VSE/ESA Environment
18.4.2 VM/ESA Environment
Migration Issues
18.4.3 TSO/E Environment
Rexx Exec Sample for the OS/2, TSO and CMS Environments
Rexx
Rexx and SAA
Rexx Bibliography
Part 4. Converting VSE Utilities to OS/390 Utilities
373
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JCL Statements
Sort
375
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Control Statements
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Additional DFSORT/VSE Migration Considerations
Icetool
Ditto
Compatibility with Previous Releases of Ditto
381
MVS/ESA VSE/ESA VM/ESA
Function Description Replacement
Ditto Functions that are No Longer Supported
Ditto Functions that are Not Recommended
Functions Keyword Description Replacement
Ditto Function Code Synonyms
Batch Keywords that are No Longer Supported
Function Synonyms Description
Batch Keywords that are Not Recommended
DITTO/ESA Security
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Vsam Backup/Restore
Vsam Backup/Restore
21.1.1 OS/390 Vsam Backup/Restore
21.1.2 VSE/VSAM Backup/Restore
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Overall Library Support
Librarian
389
22.1.1 OS/390 Ispf Overview
∙ Interactive usage
22.1.2 OS/390 Library Management
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LISTLOG/PRINTLOG Printing Log Streams
VSE Printlog Utility
VSE Listlog Utility Program
23.3 OS/390 Hardcopy Processing
Printing Syslog
Syslog
Printing Operlog
Systems Management Recording
23.5 JES2 System Data Sets Job Log and System Messages
Printing SMF Records
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24.1 VSE/Fast Copy Online and Stand-Alone
VSE/Fast Copy and OS/390 DFSMSdss
397
∙ DUMP/RESTORE
DFSMSdss OS/390 Component
∙ Compress
∙ Release
Part 5. Setting Up the Migration Environment
399
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Prepare the Migration Environment
401
Install and Configure Required Hardware
Processor Requirements
Devices Supported by OS/390
Dasd Requirements
Other Hardware Requirements
403
Terminal Access
Inter-Systems Connectivity
Shared Dasd
Tape Drives
Order and Install the OS/390 Software
Fee-based Methods of Installing OS/390
SoftwareXcel Installation Express SIE
Data Transfer and NJE
Entitled Methods of Installing OS/390
SoftwareXcel SystemPac/MVS
Other Offerings
ServerPac
Set Up Standards, Procedures, and Documentation
Installation Standards
Cbpdo
Data Management Standards
Dasd and Tape Volume Serials
MVS Naming Standards
Related Redbooks
Data Sets
Systems Management Procedures
JCL Standards
409
Other MVS Names
Enforcing Installation Standards
Creating an Emergency Backup System
Implementing System Security
Backing Up Your System
Setting Up Critical Operations Procedures
Managing Problems
Managing Change
411
Documentation
Your Hardcopy Library
Your Softcopy Library
Printing Softcopy Books
Verifying the New OS/390 System
Customize Your New OS/390 System
413
Applying Preventive Service
Providing Terminal Access to the OS/390 System
NetView FTP Access
MVS BCP Customization
Providing NJE Connection to the OS/390 System
25.5.2.1 SYS1.PARMLIB Parameters
Optional Features for Release
Other OS/390 Elements
Tailoring Other Components
Base Elements for Release
Independent Software Vendor Products
417
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Differences in Testing ²Philosophy²
Test Environments
Terminology
419
Production Maintenance Backup Sand-box
Test Systems in the Life of the Migration
Application Development & Test System
Application Program, JCL, and Data Conversion
OS/390 VSE Backup Production Maintenance
OS/390 Production Stand-By Maintenance
26.3 VM, LPAR, or Standalone Systems
Logical Partitioning
Software Partitioning
Our Recommendation
New Users of VM
Advantages of Guest Support in VM/ESA
System Simulation
Performance Benefits
Reduced Hardware and Migration Cost
Recovery Management
Access to VM/ESA CMS Applications
Operations Management
Interactive Computing, Application Development and Support
Use of CMS
DB2 Guest Sharing
Models 3 and 6 Fast Write Transparency
Multiple 3270 Session Support
Parallel Activities
Synchronizing VSE Applications with OS/390 Versions
Building the Initial OS/390 Test System
26.3.3.5 OS/390 Guest Considerations
26.5.2 OS/390 Test Logical Partition
26.5.1 OS/390 Maintenance Environment
Maintaining Your OS/390 Libraries and SMP/E Zones
Shared Dasd vs. Cloned Dasd
Shared Dasd between OS/390 Test Systems vs. Cloned Dasd
Shared Dasd between VSE and OS/390 vs. Cloned Dasd
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Part 6. Running Your OS/390 System
435
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27.1 TSO/ISPF and Sdsf
Orienting Iccf Users to TSO/ISPF
437
Editing Data Sets
Using Ispf Utilities
Submitting Jobs
Creating and Executing Ispf Applications
Managing Projects
Tracking Jobs
Using Sdsf for Operators
Retrieving Output
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Orientation to OS/390 Console Operation
Operating Hardware Consoles
Understanding the Operator Interfaces
443
Controlling Consoles
Managing Display Consoles
Console Modes
DEL=R,SEG=28,CON=N,RNUM=14,RTME=001,MFORM=T,J
Using the TSO/E Functions
Extended MCS Consoles
Display Areas
PFKeys
Using Sdsf for System Operation
Understanding Message Formats and Replies
Starting the System
Controlling the OS/390 System
Displaying System Status
Stopping the System
Controlling Devices
Displaying the Status of Devices
Understanding Device Allocation
28.4.3 JES2 Devices
Sdsf Device Panels
Controlling TSO Users, Jobs and Started Tasks
Displaying Work on Your System
MVS Commands
28.5.1.2 JES2 Commands
Sdsf Panels
RMF and Other Monitors
Controlling Batch Jobs
Controlling Time Sharing Users
Controlling Started Tasks
Managing Remote Operations
28.6.1 JES2 RJE Operations
Host Operations
Remote Workstation Operations
Using Sdsf Panels for RJE
Command Authority for Remote Operators
NJE Operations
Remotes Without Consoles
Using Sdsf Panels for NJE
$D PATHnodename
$D Nxx.′$D NODEyy′
$D MNn,′Please drain your session′
IEBxxx or IEHxxx
Orientation for Utilities
455
DFSMSdss Storage Administration Reference, SC26-4929
DFSMSdss
Systems Management Philosophy and Methodology
457
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Systems Management Scope What Needs to be Managed?
Role of Automation
Change Management Overview
Problem Management Overview
Methodology
Tasks
Performance Management Overview
Methodology
Operations Management Overview
Methodology
Automating Operational Procedures
Security Management Overview
Configuration Management Overview
Methodology
Asset Management Overview
Accounting Management Overview
Summary
Diagnosing System Problems
Problem Determination Tools
Dumps
Ipcs
Traces
Using Ipcs
Analyzing Traces
Slip
31.4 JES2 Diagnosis
Performance Tools
Analyzing Catalogs for Errors and Synchronization
Catalog Recovery
DFSMS/MVS Diagnosis
DFSMSdfp
Checking a Vsam Ksds for Structural Errors
DFSMShsm
Diagnostic Reference Publications
DFSMSrmm
Part 7. Converting your Applications
479
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Conversion Process
481
Conversion Process Introduction
∙ Refer to MVS MS Production Standards, LB11-8080
Conversion Process
Manuals
Prerequisites
Secure OS/390 Skills
32.1.3.6 24x7 Installations
Migrate the SNA Network Early
Assumptions
Mass Conversion Overview / Benefits
Automated Conversion
Repetitive Conversion
Mass Conversion Tools
Mass Conversion Switchover
Automation Limits
Automated Conversion Process
Cortex MS
DMT DOS/OS/390 Translator
INT File Integration
Switch Switchover
EZ-PCL Easy PCL
Prep Preparation
ENV Environment
Inventory Validation
Translate the Languages/Programs
JCL Conversion Tools
File Transfer
Mass Conversion Phase Overview
Preparation Phases
Project Planning and Orientation
Phase 0 Project Management and Technical Leadership
∙ Implement System Managed Storage Dfsms
Phase 1 Application Inventory
Analysis and Resolution of Exceptions
Determination
Collection
Supply
32.4.3 OS/390 Standards and Naming Conventions
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Phase 2 Conversion Specifications
Analyze the VSE Source Material
Design the MVS Target Output
Phase 3 Customization or Development of Conversion Tools
Determine the Method to Get from Source to Target
VSE Positioning
Manual OS/390 Conversion
Conversion Phases
Program Conversion Considerations
Common VSE Coding Practices Causing Conversion Problems
Phase 4 Initial Trial Conversion
Objectives of testing
Phases of testing
Testing Priorities
Personnel Involvement in Testing
Responsibilities
Recommendations
MVS Tools Testing
Test Plan
Dasd Requirements
Subsystem Storage Protect
Conversion Process
32.5.4.4 OS/390 Automated Operations Tools
Initialization Testing
Unit Testing
Online Unit Testing
Batch Unit Testing
Data Migration in Unit Testing
Timing between Online and Batch Testing
Online
System Testing
Batch
Data Migration in System Testing
Parallel/Production Simulation Testing
Data Migration in Parallel Testing
Date Concerns during Parallel Testing
Implementation Phases
Job Simulation
Converting the Development Material
Phase 6 Actual Conversion and Switchover
Final JCL Conversion
Final Program Conversion
Switchover
Data/File Migration
Phase 7 Initial OS/390 Operations
Additional Switchover Tasks
Conversion Services and Tools
Conversion Services IBM Global Services
Automated Migration Services AMS
519
Conversion Tools 33.2.1 VSE/ESA Facilities
IBM OPTI-AUDIT for VSE
Product Highlights
Product Details
IBM Cobol and Cics Command Level Conversion Aid Ccca
Product Positioning
Technical Description
Sisro CORTEX-Migration System CORTEX-MS
Source Recovery Company
Computer Associates
CA-Convertor
CA-DUO
Recovery/SRC
Cobol Recovery Example
Rename/SRC
Reconcile/SRC
Part 8. Migration Experience
527
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Customer Migration Example
Background
Environment
Hardware
Inventory
Resources
Phase Two
Phase One
Duration
Benefits
Part 9. Appendixes
533
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Appendix A. Education Information
535
Custom Classes
When are Courses Scheduled and When are they Needed?
OEM Product Education
Where will the Training Take Place?
Who will Provide the Training?
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Appendix B. Mapping ISV Products and Functions
IBM Software Migration Project Office Smpo
VSE ISV System Management Products and OS/390 Compared
539
Idms
Appendix B. Mapping ISV Products and Functions
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Data Set Naming Guidelines
Appendix C. Dfsms Naming Conventions
543
Components of a Data Set Name
High-Level Qualifier HLQ
Appendix C. Dfsms Naming Conventions
File Contents
Relative Importance
User Name
Data Set Level
Things Not to Include in the Data Set Name
Department Number
Application Location
Management Criteria
Output Device Type
Expiration Date
Access Method
Job Name
Common Applications Naming Conventions
TSO Naming Conventions
Vsam Data Set Naming Conventions
3 DB2 Naming Conventions
Hlq.DSNDBx.dbname.tblspacename.I0001.A00n
DSNDBx is
Generation Data Sets
C.GnnnnV00
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Appendix D. Special Notices
553
ACF/VTAM
Adstar
AFP
AIX
Following terms are trademarks of other companies
VM/ESA VM/XA VSE/ESA Vtam
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Appendix E. Related Publications
International Technical Support Organization Publications
Other Redbooks
OS/390 Product Publications
Planning Books
2 OS/390 Online Product Library
Book Title Publication Number
SK2T-6700
Other Publications
Other Sources Books on the Internet
Redbooks on CD-ROMs
Redbooks 1.2 OS/390 Books IBM Printing Systems
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How IBM Employees Can Get Itso Redbooks
How to Get Itso Redbooks
561
How Customers Can Get Itso Redbooks
∙ Telephone Orders
∙ Mail Orders Ð send orders to
∙ Fax Ð send orders to
IBM Redbook Order Form
Please send me the following
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Glossary Numerics
565
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O s s a r y
Customer Information Control System CICS. An
O s s a r y
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File
Information Management System/Virtual Storage
Language Environment Oct-14
Language/Product Days Since Dec-31
Interactive Computing and Control Facility ICCF. An
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O s s a r y
Ordinal Day of Year. See Julian Date
O s s a r y
Resource Access Control Facility RACF. An
Rolling window. Synonymous with sliding window
O s s a r y
System management facilities SMF. See SMF
O s s a r y
Year2000 support. The ability to provide Year2000 readiness
List of Abbreviations
583
Command List
Recovery
Callable Services Library
Control Volume
Data Set Services
Extended Common Service
Environmental error Record
External Symbol Dictionary
Interactive Command Facility
Service Facility
Interactive Problem Control
Indexed Sequential Access
Power END
Series
Program Specification Block
Print Service Facility
Print Service Facility/6000
Queued Sequential Access
Service Planning Guide
SQL Processor Using File
System Services Program
SYStem ADMinistrator
Volume Table of Contents
Vsam Volume Data Set Facility
Vsam Volume Record
EXtended Recovery Facility
591
Index Special Characters
ACF/VTAM
Ttimer
Cancel
Apsrmark MVS
Aptrmark VSE
Index
Batch TCP/IP 195 unit testing
Diagnostic reference 478 Language Environment 353 MQSeries
PSF/MVS
Plicanc Plickpt Plirest
Cics
Cobol
Conversion CA-Convertor
CORTEX-MS
Courses locations 537 schedules 536 when needed
Dadsm Dasd
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Device Ditto
E15 Exit Procedure
Entrypoint
Data Division File Description FD
Associate
FBA Dasd
Gonumber
Filesec
Fortran
Idcams Iebcopy Iebgener
Ipcs
Isam
Isasize
Ismf Ispf
JES2
LE/VSE
Limsconv
Link
Liocs
Cortex MS
356
VS Fortran
Migration
TCP/IP
MVS device addresses 80 DFP
NJE
Operlog
Printing Operlog 394 Opsys routine 349 OPTI-AUDIT 79
Vtamlst 190 XCF
OS/390 NCP
MVS BCP
Piocs PL/I
PL/I
394 SMF records 395 Softcopy books 412
Syslog
Project
RES/NORES
Racf
RDO
Resources
TSO/E
371 VM/ESA
370 Risk management Risky VSE coding practices 504
Rexx
Sort
Fields
Icetool
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Index
BACKUP/RESTORE
VS Cobol II
Vsam
Btam
Delete Ignoreerror
VSE/VSAM BACKUP/RESTORE & VSE
OS/VS Cobol
Compress
VSE Year2000
Vtamlst
621
Itso Redbook Evaluation
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Jmacp
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XRL/5
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XRL/7
XRL/8
XRL/9
XRL/10
XRL/11
Dittind
Oploind
XRL/12
Operlog
Smfpind
XRL/13
ACB
Power
XRL/14
DL/I
NJE
XRL/15
XRL/16
XRL/17
XRL/18
XRL/19
Vosind
Ctrind
Csysind
XRL/20
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MVS BCP
XRL/23
Cortex MS
XRL/24
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