What does JCLView do?
JCLView is a utility designed to cross-reference JCL (Job Control Language) and PROC (Procedure) libraries within a z/OS environment. It helps users understand the relationships between JCL jobs and the procedures they call. This allows for impact analysis and easier maintenance of batch processes.
Is this a system, application, or tool?
JCLView is a tool designed to enhance the administration and management of batch processing environments. It provides capabilities for analyzing and understanding JCL and PROC relationships, making it easier to manage and maintain batch jobs.
What types of organizations use this?
JCLView is beneficial for organizations that rely heavily on batch processing using JCL and PROCs, typically those running z/OS mainframe environments. This includes industries such as banking, insurance, and government, where large-scale batch jobs are common.
When should we consider JCLView?
A company should consider using JCLView when they need to improve the management and maintenance of their JCL and PROC libraries. This is especially useful when dealing with complex batch environments where understanding the relationships between jobs and procedures is critical for impact analysis and problem resolution.
What are the alternatives to JCLView?
Alternatives to JCLView include manual analysis of JCL and PROC libraries, which is time-consuming and error-prone. Other products may offer similar cross-referencing capabilities, but JCLView is specifically designed for z/OS environments.