May 1, 2024
3 minute read
The Job Entry Subsystem (JES) is a subsystem of the z/OS operating system that manages the execution of batch jobs and interactive sessions. JES is responsible for receiving job submissions from users, scheduling jobs for execution, and managing the resources that are required to run jobs. JES also provides a number of facilities that help users to monitor and control the execution of their jobs. These technologies provide foundation skills for roles in the IT technology domain.
Why Learn About JES?
There are many reasons why someone might want to learn about JES. Some people may need to learn about JES in order to perform their jobs. For example, system programmers and system administrators often need to have a deep understanding of JES in order to manage and maintain z/OS systems. Others may want to learn about JES out of curiosity or to satisfy academic requirements.
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Reading list
We've selected four books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
JES.
Provides detailed information on how to initialize and tune JES2. It is an essential resource for anyone who wants to optimize JES2 performance.
Provides detailed information on how to initialize and tune JES3. It is an essential resource for anyone who wants to optimize JES3 performance.
Provides a comprehensive reference for JCL, the language used to submit jobs to JES. It is an essential resource for anyone who wants to learn more about JCL.
Provides a quick reference to JES commands and functions. It is an essential resource for anyone who wants to quickly find information about JES.
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