How to find latest GDG version using JCL?

murmohk1 · Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 3:43 pm

Hi,

Assuming you have provided GDG base and not allowed to use 3.4 option etc.....

How would you find the latest GDG version?

Thanks!!!!

Regards,
Murali Mohan K

sks.b4u · New User Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 2

Hi murali,

It is possible to see all GDG versions by using command DSLIST 'GDG name' in the command line ,then it lists all gdg versions and check Latest Version.

correct me if iam wrong

Thanks

$K$.B4U

Hanfur · Active User Joined: 21 Jun 2006 Posts: 104

Try issuing teh GDG base name with (0) as the version in the JCL.That would give the latest version.

-Han.

parikshit123 · Active User Joined: 01 Jul 2005 Posts: 269 Location: India

Hi,

I think DSLIST command is same as 3.4.
So, in this game, its not permitted.

I am curious enough as to how this can be done in JCL ?

Thanks,
Parikshit.

shreevamsi · Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:57 am

hi,

Try this piece IDCAMs code which returns the details of the GDG.

//YESRNO EXEC PGM=IDCAMS
//SYSPRINT DD SYSOUT=*
//SYSIN DD *
LISTCAT ENTRIES('KBY@V1.OUTPUT.RESULT')
/*

This lists all the GDG Versions.
~Vamsi

bright_skull · New User Joined: 22 May 2006 Posts: 7 Location: Bangalore

What I would suggest keeping the initial problem in mind is (that is to find the latest GDG version)

1. Write a sort step to COPY the latest GDG version(+0) to some flat file name.

2. After the job is successful, goto the Spool and select the 'JESYSMSG'.

3. Inside this option, just search for the GDG base name... and you'll be getting the details of the GDG version used..

Cheers,
S