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How to Choose the Right IT Service Provider
Created on Sept. 19, 2024, 12:12 p.m. - by Asif, Mehmood
Choosing the right IT service provider is crucial for businesses aiming to stay competitive in today’s digital landscape. Whether you're a small startup or a large enterprise, selecting a provider that understands your needs and offers reliable IT solutions in Dubai can make all the difference.
First, assess your …
Read moreHow Cloud Technology is Transforming App Development
Created on Aug. 19, 2024, 11:45 a.m. - by Henry, James
Cloud technology has revolutionized the way apps are developed, offering unparalleled flexibility and scalability. For a mobile app development company in Delaware, leveraging cloud-based solutions means faster deployment, easier updates, and reduced infrastructure costs. By utilizing cloud services, developers can seamlessly integrate data storage, processing power, and other essential …
Read moreHTML Image Embedding Issue
Created on July 12, 2024, 11:12 a.m. - by Khan, Zain
I'm attempting to embed an image in my HTML page, but it's not showing up. I've checked the file path, and it seems correct. Below is the code I'm using. Any insights on why the image isn't displaying as expected?"
<!DOCTYPE html>
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SORT, change half a byte
Created on May 7, 2024, 7:02 a.m. - by Harry, Köhler
Hi, I'm not really an expert in using SORT, therefore I have a request, which I can't solve at my own.
I want to change half of a byte in the way that the first 4 bits will become '1100' and the other 4 bits will remain as they are …
Read moreConditional Continue-statement
Created on Nov. 29, 2023, 1:52 p.m. - by Hans, Van Battel
In batch-processing of big datasets every speed-up is important, so Is there any difference in the execution-speed between:
IF a = b
continue
ELSE
MOVE b to a
END-IF
and:
IF a <> b
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i have excute a query in tsom1 uisng spufi and i got output..same query excute in Prod using spufi then i got output now my question how to compare those two spufi outputs
Created on Feb. 20, 2023, 1:19 p.m. - by Ravi, Pasupuleti
i have excute a query in tsom1 uisng spufi and i got output..same query excute in Prod using spufi then i got output now my question how to compare those two spufi outputs
Note:Prod output already transper to Mplex
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Breaking into a Mainframe/COBOL job
Created on July 28, 2022, 9:06 p.m. - by Nicholas,
Hello ladies and gents,
I cut my teeth in the indurstry on IBM Assembler, COBOL, ISAM, VSAM, DL1, CICS, and utilities [no IMS, worked in a VSE world]. At the time, we, out of necessity, did a lot of things with COBOL that wasn't available off the shelf, like bit …
Read morewhat is Asra abend in Cics?how to reslove step by step?
Created on Sept. 27, 2021, 6:23 a.m. - by Ravi, Pasupuleti
what is Asra abend in Cics?how to reslove step by step?
Read moreI try to insert duplicate values got -803 sql error.even i inserted duplicates values we dont get -803 How?i.e we need continue
Created on Sept. 3, 2021, 2:15 a.m. - by Ravi, Pasupuleti
I try to insert duplicate values got -803 sql error.even i inserted duplicates values we dont get -803 How?i.e we need continue
what is temporary table in db2?what is usage of it?
Created on Aug. 30, 2021, 8:28 a.m. - by Ravi, Pasupuleti
what is temporary table in db2?what is usage of it?
Read moreif we added new column in a table how to do the impact analysis .i.e (what are all changes will do in copybook and that corresponding cobol modules)
Created on Aug. 24, 2021, 4:45 a.m. - by Ravi, Pasupuleti
if we added new column in a table how to do the impact analysis .i.e (what are all changes will do in copybook and that corresponding cobol modules)
In Db2 i have field name 'xyz'.how to find what are all modules used that field and next time onwords dont want use.plz explain?
Created on Aug. 14, 2021, 6:15 a.m. - by Ravi, Pasupuleti
In Db2 i have field name 'xyz'.how to find what are all modules used that field and next time onwords dont want use.plz explain?
i have 5 steps in job.after second step got null .what will happen either execute next steps or not in
Created on Aug. 11, 2021, 6:33 a.m. - by Ravi, Pasupuleti
i have 5 steps in job.after second step got null .what will happen either execute next steps or not in
Read morei have file 100 records.first recod will go output1 and second record goes tp output2 and third records goes to output3 and agiain fouth record goes to output1 in files in cobol
Created on July 23, 2021, 8:11 a.m. - by Ravi, Pasupuleti
i have file 100 records.first recod will go output1 and second record goes tp output2 and third records goes to output3 and agiain fouth record goes to output1 in files in cobol
Read moreDelete an element adding it to Endevor Package
Created on June 11, 2021, 8:23 a.m. - by Divya, MK
How to Delete an element adding it to Endevor Package? Divya
Read moreHow to add header using JCL SORT utility
Created on May 15, 2021, 5:34 a.m. - by Jack, Peter
I want to add header detail in the output file using SORT utility
Read moreWhat is the difference between STOP RUN and GOBACK in COBOL
Created on May 12, 2021, 4:31 p.m. - by John, Prince
Please explain the difference between STOP RUN and GOBACK
Read morehow to suppress the zero in sort utility
Created on May 11, 2021, 1:05 p.m. - by Michael, Nicholas
I want to remove the leading zeroes in the number.
For example, I have an input file.
00220
07000
and the output file should be,
15
7000
how to count the records in a file using sort jcl
Created on May 11, 2021, 12:34 p.m. - by Henry, Iris
I want to count the number of records in a file using the JCL sort utility and have to copy them to a specific position in an output file.
Please help me.
How to split single record line into two line?
Created on May 8, 2021, 7:34 p.m. - by Revathy, Sambathraj
I have a dataset with data till 80 length in it..
Due to some restriction.. I want the data (from 65 byte to 77 byte) to be copied to next line..
Is there any way we can achieve this ?
Support for API on Mainframes
Created on Jan. 28, 2021, 9:41 p.m. - by Kotesh, G
Hi Team,
Is there any support for API (Application Programming Interface) on IBM Mainframes.
Mainly for retrieving the VSAM Files/DB2 Tables from Mainframes (we are not considering option of Stored Procedures)
Thanks & Regards,
Kotesh.
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Identifying a Character,Numeric & Special Character using Sort
Created on Dec. 23, 2020, 12:10 a.m. - by Kotesh, G
Hi Team,
Can I get a sort card for identifying the below
Alphabets (A to Z) there should not be any hard coding.
For eg if there is any alphabet between position 10 to 15,records should be included in the file.
Similar case with Numbers and Special characters.
Thanks & Regards,
… Read moreWhat is Mainframe Modernization?
Created on Dec. 2, 2020, 4:54 a.m. - by Kalaiarasan, Panneer Selvam
So what Does ‘Mainframe Modernization’ Really Mean?
Read moreCobol v6 Migration Challenges
Created on Sept. 15, 2020, 3:23 p.m. - by CobolJim, CobolJim
Who's migrating to Cobol v6 and what difficulties have you encountered?
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