Title: Usage Tips
Product: TNG Unicenter Framework for OS/390 CA-GSS
Last Updated: May 15, 2000

1. Viewing ISET Dataset names using the TOGGLE command.
2. Using the GSSP Recovery Procedure.
3. Using SRVMAINT to copy and compile IMODs in batch.
4. Using SRVMAINT to extract IMODs to a PDS.
5. Using SRVMAINT to list IMODs.

1. Viewing ISET Dataset names using the TOGGLE command.

When accessing CA-GSS for MVS through the SRVEDIT clist or with the CA-JOBTRAC the ISERVE command a list of files (ISETS) that contain IMODS is displayed.

These description names do not contain the actual file names being used and this information can prove very valuable when determining what file is being used to manage a particular IMOD. Use the TOGGLE command to display additional information regarding these files.

Note the actual dataset names are now provided. The SSN field shows which subsystem name is being used for this GSS/JOBTRAC configuration. These files are not necessarily accessible by the user. Security can still stop the user from using these files but it does provide information regarding files utilized in the current environment.

2. Using the GSSP Recovery Procedure.

When setting up the GSS procs it is recommended to have two procs. One will be the standard GSS started task JCL and the other will be a recovery proc called GSSP. This proc can be used to reload the control blocks used by GSS or clear them so they can be totally refreshed with another startup of the GSS proc. Sometimes this is useful if there is a system problem and it is unclear what is happening within the GSS address space.

Sample GSSP proc:

Be sure to set this up and have available for use when required.

3. Using SRVMAINT to copy and compile IMODs in batch.

When wanting to add a IMOD that has been written by a client to the IMOD datasets managed by GSS you must either use the ISERVE editor to actually type in the IMOD or you can use ISPF and a standard PDS as input. You create your IMOD in the PDS and then use the program SRVMAINT to copy and compile the IMOD into the GSS IMOD dataset and allow it to be called dynamically from any program interfacing with GSS.

4. Using SRVMAINT to extract IMODs to a PDS.

Building a PDS from a IMOD dataset can be helpful in the editing and maintaining of IMODS used in your environment. Utilize the EXTRACT function of GSS to copy IMODS from the IMOD dataset to a PDS.

5.  Using SRVMAINT to list IMODs.

To list a compiled IMOD and run this list to a output PDS use the following JCL. This output list can provide the last date changed, current status of the IMOD, number of compiled bytes and number of source records. Other values are available as well.

Output sample: