Thread: Why do we run DB2-COBOL program from JCL

Question asked by Visitor Anubhav

WHy do we run a DB2-COBOL program from a JCL through IKJEFT01.
Can it be run without IKJEFT01 also, if yes how?

1. Use DSN utility to run a DB2 batch program from native TSO. An example is shown:

DSN SYSTEM(DSP3)

RUN PROGRAM(EDD470BD) PLAN(EDD470BD) LIB('ED 01T.OBJ.LOADLIB')

END

2. Use IKJEFT01 utility program to run the above DSN command in a JCL.

Assuming that a site’s standard is that pgm name = plan name, what is the easiest way to find out which pgms are affected by change in a table’s structure ?

Query the catalogue tables SYSPLANDEP and SYSPACKDEP.

You HAVE to use the IKJEFT01-JCL even if your main program doesn't use DB2-commands. An you have to bind a plan for this program. Ohterwise you cannot connect to the DB2-system an receive a SQL-Code -927.

you can use IKJEFT01A or IKJEFT01B also
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