M Hunter wrote:
I know I'm not the only one to suffer this, but "management" have decided
that SAS is too expensive and as it is only used by the technical group (OK,
I'm the only one who writes it, though others use the reports) it has got to
go. Frankly, I'm surprised I managed to hold on to it for so long.
So, what to replace it with? There's no money to buy a replacement (not
even a SAS windows licence) so I'm limited to existing software only. That
basically means z/OS and DFSORT.
Forgetting about SMF and MXG for the moment, most of the other reports
process data from DCOLLECT and RACF IRRDBU, IRRADU. One feature that is
used a lot is PROC SUMMARY (or PROC MEANS) to group (sum) data for a
subset, for example by high-level qualifier, or part of dsname.
I'm happy with REXX but a novice with ICETOOL, my ICETOOL experience
being limited to tinkering with sample reports. Does anyone have any hints,
gotchas, examples for how I might replace my reports?
Thanks,
Moira
Moira,
How about exploring DFSORT and ICETOOL in detail? Our three day course
"Using DFSORT and ICETOOL" is the only formal class available anywhere
that I'm aware of. You can view an overview of the course content at:
http://www.trainersfriend.com/JCL_courses/B625descrpt.htm
and if you follow the links you can see more detailed course objectives
and a very detailed topical outline.
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