What Is Dcb in Jcl

DCB. The Data Control Block (DCB) parameter details the physical characteristics of a dataset. This parameter is required for datasets that are newly created in the job step. LRECL is the length of each record held within the dataset. RECFM is the record format of the dataset.

What type of information does the DCB contain?

DCB values from cataloged data sets The system copies the DSORG, RECFM, OPTCD, BLKSIZE, LRECL, KEYLEN, and RKP values from the label. If any of these values are coded in subparameters following the dsname, the system uses the coded values.

What is PARM parameter in JCL?

PARM parameter is an optional keyword parameter in JCL. PARM parameter is a way to pass a data from JCL to the program but the maximum amount of data which we can send to the program using the PARM Parameter is 100 character.