Batch utilities

Control statement syntax for the batch utilities is simple; you use keywords to specify input information and processing options. You can use utilities for the following tasks:

• You can use a batch utility to build groups; this method may be preferable to building them interactively with the ISPF interface when you must process a large number of objects (such as when you are first implementing RMGR in an environment).
• You can use a batch utility to start RMGR as part of the IMS startup procedure. By implementing RMGR startup with the utility, you can ensure that RMGR is always available when IMS is available.
• You can use a batch utility to initiate recovery management functions, such as Check Assets, Hold Point of Consistency (HPC), and Group Validation. By using your operating system scheduling utility to schedule the execution of these functions, you can automate execution of the functions and ensure that they are performed as often as necessary to help you meet your data management goals.
• You can use a batch utility to automate repository maintenance tasks.
• You can use batch utilities for tasks such as issuing IMS commands, simulating recoveries, automatically creating database data set delete and define statements, setting ICNEEDED flags off, and cleaning up a RECON data set in preparation for disaster recovery.