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    Lean different types of queues being used in mainframe MQSeries.

  • DB2 SQL Global variables top usage

    Global variables in DB2 v11. Read all the features here.

  • DB2 Stored Procedures: Here are Top Benefits

    Here are stored procedures benefits explain in the context of DB2

  • How to access “IMS DB” database using SQL Queries(1 of 2)

    In IMS DB not only DLI commands you an also issue SQL queries to access data from IMS DB database. Read more.

  • Java ‘Collections’ vs COBOL ‘Arrays’

    What is collections: Collections provide the ability to manage groups of objects. A collection can be ordered or unordered, contain duplicates or not, depending upon the particular implementation chosen. Collections can also contain key-value pairs to provide a facility for maintaining in memory an index of objects. How COBOL Array Works One useful way to…

  • COBOL: 3 Simple Tips to Know Module is Subroutine

    In COBOL programming, the subroutine needs the following three clauses. With these you can say the module is subroutine or main module. Here are Hints to Know the Module is Subroutine Linkage section In procedure division USING At the end of program, either, EXIT PROGRAM or GOBACK With the above clause we can say the…

  • Can “STOP RUN” be Given in COBOL Subroutines

    The statement “STOP RUN” be given usually in calling modules. When the “STOP RUN” statement encounters, this tells COBOL run-time unit to stop execution of COBOL program. Why Can’t STOP RUN to be Given in Subroutine This is the reason, it cannot be given in subroutines. The point is, the same question asked in many…

  • EXIT PROGRAM – Real Reason to Code in Cobol Subroutine

    In COBOL program there are three key phrases. Those are STOP RUN, GOBACK and EXIT PROGRAM. The phrase EXIT PROGRAM can use in subroutine. 1. What happens if it has given This statement “EXIT PROGRAM” gives control back to calling module. So, calling module continue processing still STOP RUN or GOBACK. 2. What happens if it has…

  • How to write a COBOL Program in DB2 stored procedure

    The example and best way to write stored procedure in COBOL language and explained it to include in DB2 stored procedure. Sometimes this is also called external stored procedure. Read more.

  • How to Create Stored procedures in DB2

    Workstation-based development tools can help you create, install, and test stored procedures for DB2® for z/OS®. Stored Procedures Stored procedures are portable across the entire family of DB2 servers including DB2 for z/OS, DB2 for i, and DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows. If a DB2 subsystem is configured for the creation of SQL and…

  • COBOL 66 Level and Redefines The Real Benefits

    COBOL 66 Level The 66 level assigns an alternate name to a field or group. It doesn’t add a new field to the record, it just assigns an alternate name to an existing field. Click here to read more on COBOL LEVEL numbers. You must use the level number 66 for data description entries that…

  • Search Vs Search all in COBOL: Top Differences

    The content explains “SEARCH” and “SEARCH ALL” in COBOL, highlighting their usage and differences.