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General questions about the z/OS system

PostPosted: Sat 06 Jun 2009, 21:49
by prino
In particular:

  • Is there a PL/I compiler, and if yes, which version?
  • How secure is the system, i.e. who can look at my libs, should I decide to create any?
  • Are there any limitations on the dataset sizes?
  • Are there any restrictions on job running times?

Re: General questions about the z/OS system

PostPosted: Sun 07 Jun 2009, 11:18
by sysprog
prino wrote:In particular:
  • Is there a PL/I compiler, and if yes, which version?
  • How secure is the system, i.e. who can look at my libs, should I decide to create any?
  • Are there any limitations on the dataset sizes?
  • Are there any restrictions on job running times?

  • PL/I Version 3.3.0, use following cataloged procedures:
    IBMZC *
    IBMZCB
    IBMZCBG
    IBMZCPG
    IBMZCPL
    IBMZCPLG
    It will be upgraded to V3.6.0 in the near future.
  • The owners can alter (define, update, and delete) their datasets, with global read.
  • There is no limit on dataset size, but please do not abuse it.
  • There is no job running time limit, however you better use your own limit in JCL statement, such as TIME=NOLIMIT

Re: General questions about the z/OS system

PostPosted: Sun 07 Jun 2009, 20:14
by prino
sysprog wrote:
prino wrote:In particular:
  • Is there a PL/I compiler, and if yes, which version?

  • PL/I Version 3.3.0, use following cataloged procedures:
    IBMZC *
    It will be upgraded to V3.6.0 in the near future.
  • The owners can alter (define, update, and delete) their datasets, with global read.
  • There is no limit on dataset size, but please do not abuse it.
  • There is no job running time limit, however you better use your own limit in JCL statement, such as TIME=NOLIMIT

Any chance we might see the old V2.3.0 PL/I compiler, which used to have the wonderful "count" option?

Also, can you update IPLINFO, latest copy from Mark Zelden's site is in my (prino.rahp.exec) lib

Re: General questions about the z/OS system

PostPosted: Mon 15 Jun 2009, 02:16
by sysprog
Thanks for the new IPLINFO. It is installed and reports are here:
cgi-bin/mainframe/mainuser?F=IPLINFO

For PL/I V2.3, I need to look into the old systems to see if we are lucky, but this takes time. Please be patient if you really need this version.

Re: General questions about the z/OS system

PostPosted: Mon 15 Jun 2009, 22:33
by sysprog
Here are the cataloged procedures for PL/I V2.3.0 on our system:
Code: Select all
PLIXC 
PLIXCG
PLIXCL
PLIXCLG
PLIXG 
PLIXLG

Re: General questions about the z/OS system

PostPosted: Tue 16 Jun 2009, 21:46
by prino
You do not know how happy I am that the old PL/I V2.3.0 compiler is available.

Very, very happy bunny! :D :D :D :D