SmartJCL: The smart choice for perfect JCL coding
SmartJCL is your indispensable tool for checking and optimizing Job Control Language (JCL). It minimizes errors, reduces aborts and ensures reliable production processes - even under high time pressure.
With SmartJCL , you can automate test processes, use integrated scheduler interfaces such as IZWS and benefit from powerful functions such as reformatting and REXX integration. Our solution ensures the highest quality, optimizes your Batch and sustainably increases efficiency in your IT environment.
Advantages at a glance
Optimized JCL checks
Simulates variable substitutions and integrates scheduler information from IZWS and Control-M. Takes job dependencies into account and enables precise job selection based on specific criteria.
Checking the production sequence
Simulates catalog actions to avoid conflicting parameters. The IZWS interface sorts jobs according to start times and ensures the correct sequence.
JCL Reformat
Enables quick adaptation of JCL formats to company standards. Layouts of keywords, values and continuation lines can be customized directly in the ISPF editor.
Comprehensive data analysis
SmartJCL is able to fully analyze JCL components such as procedures, symbolic parameters, utility statements, resource availability and scheduler variables.
Scheduler integration
Identifies errors preventively by validating JCL in production sequence and simulating actions. JCL parameters can be easily checked and changed according to your own parameters via the REXX interface.
Remote testing
Validates JCL on alternative systems such as: Test and production environments. The TCP/IP architecture ensures efficient comparisons and secure testing.
Key features
Precise JCL testing and error prevention
SmartJCL thoroughly analyzes your JCL coding and simulates variable substitutions and scheduler actions to detect potential errors before production release. By integrating information from IZWS and Control-M, dependencies and job sequences are reliably checked, ensuring the stability and reliability of your Batch.
Flexible JCL formatting
With the powerful reformat function, SmartJCL efficiently adapts JCL formats to company-specific standards. Keywords, values and continuation lines can be changed directly in the ISPF editor, promoting consistency in your JCL coding and making administrative tasks much easier.
Seamless scheduler integration
The comprehensive scheduler connection from SmartJCL enables easy checking and adjustment of JCL parameters. By simulating catalog actions and sorting jobs according to production start times, the tool avoids typical errors such as "dataset not found" and ensures smooth operation of complex job streams.
Remote testing for maximum efficiency
The remote check function of SmartJCL enables JCL validations on alternative systems and ensures the synchronization of test and production environments. This reduces manual transfers, saves time and improves the accuracy of your testing processes - ideal for an IT environment that requires maximum efficiency and precision.
Reliable. Precise. Efficient.
Have we piqued your interest?
Contact us today to arrange a demo for your company. Let our experts show you how SmartJCL maximize your JCL quality and reduce errors in Batch production. Experience live how our solution checks JCL error-free, enables individual adjustments and optimizes your IT processes through integrated scheduler interfaces. Together we will analyze your requirements and demonstrate how SmartJCL can be perfectly integrated into your IT landscape.
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FAQ - Frequently asked questions about SmartJCL
What is SmartJCL and what is it used for?
SmartJCL is a powerful JCL management tool designed to ensure the quality and accuracy of your JCL. It checks JCL for syntax errors, simulates variable substitutions and checks scheduler integration to avoid problems in Batch production.
How does SmartJCL help to prevent errors?
SmartJCL identifies errors at an early stage by simulating catalog actions, variable substitutions and production processes. Typical errors such as "Dataset not found" or faulty dependencies are detected and rectified before they affect production.
Can SmartJCL be adapted to specific company standards?
Yes, with the Reformat function of SmartJCL , JCL layouts and formats can be adapted to company-specific standards. The tool allows administrators to individually define keywords, values and continuation lines.
Which scheduler interfaces does SmartJCL support?
SmartJCL offers integrated interfaces to common schedulers such as IBM IZWS and Control-M. This enables seamless integration into existing IT processes and the automatic validation of JCL in the production sequence.
Can SmartJCL also be used in test and development environments?
Yes, SmartJCL supports remote testing, which enables the synchronization of test, development and production environments. This simplifies testing and reduces manual transfers and local testing.
How does SmartJCL contribute to productivity?
SmartJCL reduces manual effort through automated checks and error analyses. It saves valuable time, minimizes night shifts and optimizes workflows, thereby increasing productivity in IT operations management.
How difficult is the implementation of SmartJCL?
SmartJCL is easy to install and is operated via the ISPF dialog. It does not require extensive programming knowledge and can be quickly integrated into existing IT environments.