Introduction: Exploring SDSF

In this exercise, you will learn how to effectively navigate and manage job output using SDSF (System Display and Search Facility). SDSF is a powerful tool that allows you to interact with the Job Entry Subsystem (JES), monitor job status, and manage job output.

Study and understand SDSF Panels and interactions from below links:

• SDSF Panel format
• Working with SDSF Panel

Exercise

• Navigate to SDSF and View the Active Job List
  • Access the SDSF Status panel.
  • Identify and review the columns displayed, such as Job Name, Job ID, Status, Class, and Owner.
• Filter Jobs by Specific Criteria
  • Filter the job list by job name, status, or another relevant criterion to narrow down the display. Find out what else we can filter.
• Sort the list of jobs by a selected column (e.g., Job Name or Job ID).
• Perform a search for specific keywords (e.g., "ERROR") within job logs or output to identify any potential issues.
• View Detailed Job Logs and System Messages
  • View the logs for a selected job.
  • Review system messages related to the job’s execution (e.g., JESMSGLG, JESYSMSG).
• Use line commands such as S to select a job for viewing, and D to delete job output.
• Displays your current session info.
• Displays the list of valid line commands for the current panel.