Defining and Scheduling Jobs Using Control-M for z/OS

Duration

4 hours

Overview

The Defining and Scheduling Jobs Using Control-M for z/OS course works through the process of creating definitions used to schedule jobs. It begins by introducing the concept of calendars, and describing how various types of calendars can be created. It then jumps to the actual job definition, describing how it can be used to provide diverse scheduling requirements. Automated actions performed following job completion are also discussed. The final module delves into the use of system and user-defined variables and describes how they can be used to dynamically modify JCL submitted from a Control-M job definition.

Audience

Personnel responsible for scheduling jobs using Control-M for z/OS.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of the Introduction to Control-M for z/OS course, or equivalent knowledge.

Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• • Identify and create a calendar
  • Describe parameters used when creating a job definition
  • Describe how Control-M uses variables

Course Content

Scheduling Jobs

Job Definition Scheduling Criteria
Scheduling Using a Rule-Based Calendar
Referencing Regular and Periodic Calendars
Using Prerequisite Conditions to Schedule Jobs
Condition Logic
Maybe Jobs
Post Processing Parameters
Capturing Job Output Data
Cyclic Jobs
DO Statements
SHOUT WHEN Statements

Defining and Scheduling Jobs Using Control-M for z/OS Mastery Test