Job Control Language (JCL)
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Job Control Language (JCL) is a scripting language used on mainframe computers that allows the user to define and control batch job processing. It is used to specify the input and output files, programs to execute, and various other paramet...
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COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language) is a high-level programming language that was designed to develop business applications and processes. It is widely used in financial institutions and government organizations around the world. COBOL's syntax is similar to English, making it easy to understand and use. Knowledge of COBOL is considered a specialized skill in the software development industry, particularly for those working in the finance and banking sectors.
CICS is a transaction processing system that provides a platform for running business applications in a high-volume, online environment. It enables multiple concurrent transactions to be processed and managed, allowing businesses to execute transactions in real-time. CICS is widely used in the banking, finance, and telecommunications industries, among others. A skilled CICS programmer can design, develop, and maintain CICS applications, as well as troubleshoot and optimize performance issues.
FileAid refers to a software utility used to browse, edit, compare, and manage files and datasets in mainframe and enterprise computing environments. It is used to view and modify data records, perform file analysis, create and execute data extraction tasks, and support testing, debugging, and data management activities.
Virtual Storage Access Methods refer to techniques that facilitate the management and retrieval of data stored in virtualized environments. This skill encompasses understanding the protocols and interfaces that enable efficient access to storage resources, ensuring data integrity and performance. Knowledge of Virtual Storage Access Methods is used to optimize data storage solutions, enhance system performance, and support scalable architectures in various computing environments.
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Job Control Language (JCL) is a scripting language used on mainframe computers that allows the user to define and control batch job processing. It is used to specify the input and output files, programs to execute, and various other paramet...
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Browse the most common related skills to this skill, based on the last 5 months of job postings data.
How does Lightcast define a skill?Broadcom Endevor is a software change management tool used to control and automate the software development lifecycle on IBM mainframe systems. It enables the user to manage source code, track version histories, and enforce approval processes for application changes. The platform integrates with development environments and provides security, audit, and deployment controls. It is commonly used to maintain consistency, traceability, and compliance in mainframe application development.
COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language) is a high-level programming language that was designed to develop business applications and processes. It is widely used in financial institutions and government organizations around the world. COBOL's syntax is similar to English, making it easy to understand and use. Knowledge of COBOL is considered a specialized skill in the software development industry, particularly for those working in the finance and banking sectors.
CICS is a transaction processing system that provides a platform for running business applications in a high-volume, online environment. It enables multiple concurrent transactions to be processed and managed, allowing businesses to execute transactions in real-time. CICS is widely used in the banking, finance, and telecommunications industries, among others. A skilled CICS programmer can design, develop, and maintain CICS applications, as well as troubleshoot and optimize performance issues.
FileAid refers to a software utility used to browse, edit, compare, and manage files and datasets in mainframe and enterprise computing environments. It is used to view and modify data records, perform file analysis, create and execute data extraction tasks, and support testing, debugging, and data management activities.
Virtual Storage Access Methods refer to techniques that facilitate the management and retrieval of data stored in virtualized environments. This skill encompasses understanding the protocols and interfaces that enable efficient access to storage resources, ensuring data integrity and performance. Knowledge of Virtual Storage Access Methods is used to optimize data storage solutions, enhance system performance, and support scalable architectures in various computing environments.
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Are you a nonprofit pursuing a public good? Lightcast Skills APIs are freely available to you because we believe in using data for good and creating a labor market that works for everyone. Through the shared language of skills, we can enable a world where every worker and every job can find their best fits as efficiently and easily as possible.
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