• IMS DB Command Code Vs Proc Option

    The real differences between IMS DB command code and Proc options.

  • COBOL Compiler: New Options Arch, Optimize

    Enterprise COBOL for z/OS , V5.1 introduces two significant compiler options. Related COBOL online compiler Based on new code generation and optimization technology the new ARCH -The syntax is ARCH(n). Parameter n is an integer between 6 and 10 inclusive, specifying the machine architecture for which instructions are to be generated. ARCH(6) is default. Related:…

  • Top Rowset Positioning Examples for INSERT, UPDATE and DELETE

    Rowset positioning top examples on how to use it and work with multiple rows in DB2.

  • 4 Distinct Flavours of NetCOBOL

    NetCOBOL for .net The Fujitsu NetCOBOL® for .NET COBOL compiler enables access to the latest web technologies. COBOL applications can easily integrate with Internet XML Web Services and ASP.NET applications. The NetCOBOL for .NET compiler produces Microsoft’s® Intermediate Language (MSIL) that executes under the Common Language Runtime (CLR). This language-neutral, platform-independent environment allows the use…

  • JCL: How to Use Separator in DFSORT

    Here’s the best example of how you can insert separators in DFSORT. In the above example, inserting ‘*’ 20 times is a separator. Top valid separators: The usage of separators you can find here is OUTREC, IFTHEN, and OVERLAY statement. Wherein the actual values are overlaid with separators. Downloads

  • COBOL PERFORM Varying with UNITIL Logic

    COBOL Perform Varying Until logic useful to search a Table or an Array.

  • DB2: What’s Stored Procedure

    Today’s post What is stored procedure? How many types of stored procedures? What are those? A stored procedure  is a user-written program that can be called by an application with an SQL CALL statement. It is a compiled program that is stored at a DB2 server, and can execute SQL statements. Stored procedures can be called locally…

  • DB2 SQL: How to Write Self-join example

    Self join best example explained on how to use it.

  • 5 Ways to Share Data in CICS Programs

    Below is the list of 5 ways how data sharing happens among CICS transactions: DFHCOMMAREA in RETURN command Common Work Area (CWA) Using CHANNEL command in RETURN Using DISPLAY screen -Data can be stored between pseudo conversational transactions from a 3270 display terminal on the display screen itself Using terminal control table entry area (TCTUA)…

  • How to Re-order fields Using BUILD in DFSORT

    There are two ideas on re-ordering the fields in the output file using DFSORT BUILD option. Option -1 It is you need to write a COBOL sort program. You need to code the fields how you want and write into output file. Click here to know sample COBOL sort program. Option-2 It is you need…

  • Understanding the Logic Behind CICS Record Deletion

    The content discusses the importance of proper planning for coding in CICS programming. It emphasizes the need to understand the sequential order of steps in CICS coding. Additionally, it mentions the CICS logic for record deletion. CICS: Read and Delete a Record First option is READ a record with UPDATE option. The next thing is…

  • How to Use RIDFLD in CICS

    Here are example code on how to use RIDFLD in CICS. This field has importance while READ, WRITE of VSAM files.