Hal, I tried the ST! and got a bunch of output as well. In fact, it is everything in the PRINT queue. However, you need to not just go start whacking them because I get the same list of held items, simply doing a ST gives the same list (as well as the INPUT and EXECUTION queues.
I also got nothing when I did the ST+. I think that means that you and I are cleaning our JES queues correctly. :-) Rex -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Hal Merritt Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 9:36 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Esoteric SDSF CMD That did not work for me. However, using ! (exclamation point) instead of + (plus sign) did work. Wonder why the difference. Thanks for the tip!! I like to SORT POS A to see jobs in order from oldest to newest. Also, supposedly the command I! may include jobs still in execution. Very handy for finding a runaway job. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mingee, David Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 11:01 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Esoteric SDSF CMD Hello All, A slick little SDSF command for "newbies or those that may have forgot it" follows: Enter ST+ with prefix * and owner * then browse some of the files. If your system has been used somewhat normally, you should see output from months and probably years in the past. These jobs will stay in the jes queue until a COLD START is done and we do not do those very often these days or until they are purged individually. These old jobs resist the normal jes clean up cmds. They are stuck in this state due to having been put on HOLD while running vs. being held when in the INPUT queue or held when waiting to print. This is an easy way to free up some SPOOL space and surprise your co-workers. David L. Mingee Principal Systems Administrator Indianapolis Production Control Data Center Operations / Operations Technical Support Work Ext 782-6460 Work Direct Dial 317 581-6460 Home 317 598-0919 / Cell 317 341-0885 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html The information contained in this e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged information and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized use, disclosure, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited and that you will be held responsible for any such unauthorized activity, including liability for any resulting damages. As appropriate, such incident(s) may also be reported to law enforcement. If you received this e-mail in error, please reply to sender and destroy or delete the message and any attachments. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
