The program is written out first, and an explanation of the program is provided in the subsequent section. If you want to create a permanent sas data set, you must define the libref before specifying the proc download statement. Proc and chart are in uppercase bold because they are sas keywords. Proc in ibm mainframe tutorial 06 may 2020 learn proc in. In the above example, the jcl calls the procedure instprc1 in jstep1 and procedure instprc2 is being called within the procedure instprc1.
Usually, the fixed part of the jcl is coded in a procedure. The system passes noobject,linecnt50,truncbin,deck to processing program ifox00. If a segment of jcl is used repeatedly it may be coded once as a proc or jcl procedure and then used by many different steps within the job. For cataloged procedures, its the member name of the procedure. Generating reports from mainframe data is an integral part of an organizations business operations, and your business can benefit from tools that help you. In this example, the exec statement stepa calls the cataloged procedure named rep and. Suppose we have written the following cataloged procedure. Proc procedure steps are prewritten routines that enable you to analyze and process the data in a sas data set and to present the data in the form of a report for example. All computers use some sort of basic operating system os, which is what enables them to organize files and execute commands. Node 10 of 11 node 10 of 11 using the sas logging facility to direct output tree level 3. For instream procedures, its the name on the proc statement that begins the procedure.
In this example, the dbprompt option enables you to enter connection information in a prompting window rather than in the sasaccess libname statement. File persnl fb150 1800 %persnl xmasbonus w 4 p 2 value 0 job input persnl name myprog if paygross mainframe file and generate a report. Partnering with ibm is a true winwin situation for both sas and ibm. Well introduce you to the hardware and peripherals. Add1, which is an output jcl statement added at the job level. The purpose of this example is to show how to use zos or mvs jcl and procedures or procs with substitution parameters and overrides or proc override. The proc upload procedure will move locally stored data to the remote host. In this paper we will be starting sas on the windows platform and connecting to a remote mainframe server. Mainframe output management software mainframe software. The following examples show jcl procedures procs that may be used to compile and link a program for execution in a cics environment. A mainframe operating system is networking software infrastructure that allows a mainframe computer to run programs, connect linked machines, and process complex. Hi all, i would like to seek an information from you all on how to write a sas jcl. Consider transporting data between an ibm mainframe and a pc, for example.
The program labels the output so that the display will be easier to understand. Stepname where procstep name of the jcl step that invoked the proc and stepname name of the proc step where. In this library, the data set gets deleted when the sas session ends. With a user view name, you can also create names that can otherwise be too long. Sending email from within sas software tree level 3. Cntlsysin1,dispshr for more information see section. In this library, the data set gets deleted when the sas session. Is there any other way to change the region names in proc. Mainframe files on your windows desktop with sasconnect. Memsize is an option that can be set in configuration file, sas invocation heres how you set it. Modifying statements in a cataloged procedure mainframes 360. This example shows how to use the user view name parameter when coding supra statements.
The proc upload procedure will move locally stored. Syntax for system options in the sas invocation or sas configuration file. Mainframe excel output posted 06012010 2606 views in reply to warren fyi i believe that ods pdf was experimental with sas version 8. Mainframe development is software development, on a unique operating system, using obsolete tools and languages. It delivers a unique combination of high speed and resource savings, reducing the cpu time required for sorting within sas applications by up to 40%, while cutting sort elapsed times by up to 25%. The jcl procedures are set of statements inside a jcl grouped together to perform a particular function. The varying part of the job is coded within the jcl.
The output from the program will appear in the sysout class a data set. Cntlsysin1,dispshr for more information see section 5. Well also talk about the different people who work on a mainframe. Copy it into your sas program so that the sas statements. Jcl defines how a job is executed on the mainframe. Base sas, macros, routines, functions, sas data integration studio, sas in mainframes, sas webreport studio, sas enterprise guide. The last step is to ceate an output mainframe csv file from a work sas file.
Perspectives and opinions are based on the authors experiences with the software. Learn sas in 50 minutes subhashree singh, the hartford, hartford, ct abstract sas is the leading business analytics software used in a variety of business domains such as insurance, healthcare, pharmacy, telecom etc. You dont or should not need any addition ods statements to have your. Some experience with sas software will enhance your understanding of the. Well talk about the operating system, the software installed on a mainframe. The first and only step in the procedure is the exec statement named mysort, which identifies the program sort as the program to be run. The ibm mainframe has a range limit of approximately.
Now that you find yourself doing more and more work in pc sas, it seems a. Users can also create or define a new library known as. Mainframe testing is usually performed on the deployed code using various data combinations set into the input file. I will be using the sas programming for all the data manipulation dml tasks. Previously we had endevor macros which used to change the region names as per the env. Because sql has no way of verifying the compatibility of the userwritten code with the procedure defined by the create procedure statement, it is the sole responsibility of the creator of the procedure to ensure that the create procedure statement precisely reflects the parameter list expected by the userwritten program.
Following is the basic syntax of a jcl procedure definition. A set statement is used to define commonly used symbolics across job steps or procedures. This relationship has expanded to include joint solution development and marketing. Mainframe 7 for example, the white box labeled sas could represent a zos sas batch job step. Scott is correct if you want the standard output from sas on the mainframe, then ods listing is automatically on. The examples will run on an ibm mainframe with zos or in a micro focus environment using mainframe express or the server enterprise edition. Here, the output of instprc1 sortout is passed as input sortin to instprc2. This paper focuses on the role of the mainframe in sas bi architecture and the implications and considerations for current mainframe customers. Jcl procedures and procs, using jcl procedures simotime.
The sysin dd statement provides instream instructions for the sort program to use on the input data set, zprof. Jcl examples for program compilation and link edit in a cics. An instream procedure jcl example explanation instream procedure. As another example, sasconnect could launch multiple local or remote mp connect. Infile is used to read external files such as mainframe file, text files, comma delimited files etc. You can use a procedure to achieve parallel execution of a program using multiple input files. The software and its documentation is commercial computer software developed at private expense and is provided with. A job may perform many steps or execute many programs in order to produce the requested information or output. Sas library is a collection of sas files that are stored in the same folder or directory on your computer.
Apr 29, 2020 mainframe testing is usually performed on the deployed code using various data combinations set into the input file. What are the differences between mainframe development and. In that box, parallelism can be achieved by using a threaded procedure such as proc summary. Examples of the parm parameter zos mvs jcl reference sa238500 example 1. Sas provides a graphical pointandclick user interface for nontechnical users and more advanced options through the sas language. Execute sas on mainframes in interactive modeeverything. The following example illustrates the use of the perform statement in executing a user procedure. As with all sas procedures, the data command which specifies the name of the dataset is optional, but recommended. Applications that run on the mainframe can be accessed. The important items on the following is the disp and. The proc and pend parameters are unique to procedures.
Or by putting memsize 4g in your g theres a complicated search algorithm for g files, but you can put one in the. Exec proc procedurename v procedurename identifies the procedure to be called and executed. Jcl member to create three pdss this example uses a single jcl member pdscrtj3. Example of modifying the dd statement in proc suppose we have a cataloged procedure called myproc, stored in the default system library sys1. Sas programs have data steps, which retrieve and manipulate data, and proc. In the example, the base is 10 the exponent is the power to which the base is raised. Sas code in mainframes sas statistical analysis system. I am writing my first sas procedure and have been able to extract selected records, reformat, create and output mainframe file and generate a report.
With your understanding of the basics in sas, we will start the sas in mainframe zos environment. For example, you may wish to check that none of your character variables have been truncated, and that your date variables have not been misread. Very often, business analysts and other professionals with little or no programming experience are required to learn sas. With a user view name, you can rename the logical view for the purposes of your program.
Apr 09, 2020 a mainframe operating system is networking software infrastructure that allows a mainframe computer to run programs, connect linked machines, and process complex numerical and datadriven tasks. With your understanding of the basics in sas, we will start the sas in. The last step in that proc calls another proc in which i have a symbolic. Generating reports from mainframe data is an integral part of an organizations business operations, and your business can benefit from tools that help you manage and speed up the report creation and distribution process more efficiently.
Memsize is an option that can be set in configuration file, sas invocation. The proc and pend parameters identify the beginning and end of the jcl procedure. Raithel, raithel consulting services abstract you have built up quite a collection of useful sas. Transferring your mainframe sas programs to your pc in three easy steps michael a. This example will demonstrate the use of jcl procs to create three.
Proc in ibm mainframe proc in ibm mainframe courses with reference manuals and examples pdf. It demonstrates the very basic working principle of sas. The proc download procedure will move stored data from the remote host to your local session. Following is the second of three examples of sas programs. Input is used to define names and order of variables for the sas dataset. Use, duplication, or disclosure of the software by the united states government is subject to. Elevate mfsort procsort is a highperformance, resourceefficient sort utility for sas applications, designed to replace sas proc sort. Sas9 on the ibm system z mainframe the sas and ibm relationship since its founding in 1976, sas has had a technological relationship with ibm. We are having some proc steps which are using control cards that contain cics region names. If the ibm jcl manuals confuse you, you may want to pick up a book on jcl like murachs os390 and zos jcl. If you run this sample program, you will see the contrast between the output layout and detail of the data summarizing sas procedures named proc means and proc univariate.
Transferring your mainframe sasr programs to your pc. Because the parm parameter contains a list of more than one subparameter, the information is enclosed in parentheses. This paper is written for the people who run production data centers and who are experienced in operational procedures. The following is an example and will vary at each mainframe location depending on the system hardware and software configuration. Mar 21, 2014 to know the sas basics, check chapter 1. We have made a significant effort to ensure the documents and software technologies. The user view name can be more descriptive or easier to code than the logical view name. Sas is a software suite that can mine, alter, manage and retrieve data from a variety of sources and perform statistical analysis on it. I will be using the sas programming for all the data manipulation dml. Previously we had endevor macros which used to change the. The following sas statements can be used in a data step. Applications that run on the mainframe can be accessed through terminal emulator.
If proc81 contains more steps and their exec statements contain parm parameters, the system nullifies those parm parameters. For example, if a common data set is to be accessed by several. Introduction to sas programming university libraries. Example of modifying the dd statement in proc suppose we have a. Raithel, raithel consulting services abstract you have built up quite a collection of useful sas programs in your many years of using the sas system on mainframe computers under mvs. Enclose the filespecification in double quotation marks to attach more than.
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