The Pennsylvania State University - Administrative Information Services, a unit of Information Technology Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I request a Natural program object be moved to production?

Use the "Natural Object Move to Production" form in the RFS system.

How do I request a Generation Data Group be built or the Number of Gens to be Modified for a permanent file?

Use the "Build GDG or "Modify Number of Gens" form in the RFS system.

How do I request a Generation Data Group be built for a temporary file?

The appropriate form to use will be either the "Batch Job Turnover Form - New Production Job" or the "Batch Job Turnover Form - Changed Production Job" found in the RFS system.

How do I request a non-Natural program be moved?

Use the "Non-Natural Program Move to Production" form in the RFS system.

How do I request a Natural object be moved to production?

Use the "Natural Object Move to Production" form in the RFS system.

How do I request a Natural source be moved to production?

Use the "Natural Source Move to Production" form in the RFS system.

How do I request a Natural sysmain move to production?

Use the "Natural Sysmain Move to Production" form in the RFS system.

How do I request a non-Natural program be moved to production?

Use the "Non-Natural Program Move to Production" form in the RFS system.

How do I request a non-Natural source be moved to production?

Use the "Non-Natural Source Move to Production" form in the RFS system.

How do I request an adhoc job be run?

Use the "Provide information regarding adhoc job" form in the RFS system.

How do I request viewing the contents of a protected data set?

Under no circumstances will view access be granted.

Create JCL for an adhoc job, and use the "Submit JCL to access or produce production data" form in the RFS system.

How do I request a new batch production job be added?

Use the "Batch Job Turnover Form - New Production Job" form in the RFS system.

How do I request an update to a batch production job?

Use the "Batch Job Turnover Form - Changed Production Job" form in the RFS system.

How do I request contentions be added to a batch job?

Use the "Add Contentions to a Batch Job" form in the RFS system.

How do I request an ISIS new codeset?

Use the "ISIS New Codeset Request" form in the RFS system.

How do I obtain a name for my new batch production job?

Use ROSCOE Program Facility: GETPNAME

Also accomplished using ROSCOE Menu Number: 17

How do I determine the most efficient blocksize by LRECL for my production JCL?

Use ROSCOE Program Facility: DISK

Also accomplished using ROSCOE Menu Number: 8

How do I obtain a new file description?

Use ROSCOE Program Facility: GETFD

Also accomplished using ROSCOE Menu Number: 15

How do I capture job PROSE and JCL information for changing?

Use ROSCOE Program Facility: GETJCL

Also accomplished using ROSCOE Menu Number: 16

How do I set up my new batch production job?

Use the template found in ROSCOE member XS.DOCUMENT.

How do I prepare a new or updated batch procedure?

Instructions for preparing a new batch production job can be found on the Batch Job Processing Web site.

What process should I follow to turn over my new or updated batch production job?

Use standard 3.12.09 on the Turnover of New/Modified Production Batch Jobs Web page.

Content Questions: Production Control | Support Questions: AIS Support
Page Last Updated or Reviewed: Tuesday, October 18, 2011