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Status Delivered
Created by Guest
Created on Aug 20, 2021

Improve Data Set Commander batch processing

The IBM Dataset Commander has a batch function built with the DSCBAT command. However, the usability can be improved significantly. See below.

Idea priority Medium
  • Guest
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    Oct 12, 2021

    We have been able to provide an update for this enhancement. The DFSMS team has also produced a fix - APAR OA61930 which needs to be installed along with the DSC fix. We have released an update for this enhancement and delivered in Data Set Commander (DSC) 9.1 APAR OA61286 (PTF UJ06709).

  • Guest
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    Sep 13, 2021

    This enhancement has been reviewed and development plans to incorporate this update into Data Set Commander 9.1.